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08/05/23

Message Overview:

Fault Message:

GCU1 [GLCMON/GLCDMON SENSE]

Fault Code:

2421180LPS

Associated CAS:

GEN 1 FAIL
ADVISORY

Reporting LRU: Generator Control Unit (GCU) 1
System Description: 24-21-00
Schematic Diagram: 24-21-00 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Wiring Diagram: 24-21-01 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Fault Description:

Generator Control Unit (GCU) internal monitoring detects a mismatch between the Generator Line Contactor (GLC) Drive signal voltage monitor and the GLC coil voltage monitor.

Possible Causes:

  • Generator Control Unit (GCU) 1 (A56)

Troubleshooting Tips:

Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None

Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None

A GCU patch cable (GSE REF # 24X-24-02) can be used to swap GCU 1, GCU 2, GCU 3, GCU 4 and the APU GCU into a different position (for troubleshooting only). You can monitor the GCU faults in CAIMS via the active faults page.

Quick Links:

Removal of the Generator Control Units (GCU) AMM 24-24-01-000-801 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Installation of the Generator Control Units (GCU) AMM 24-24-01-400-801 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Troubleshooting Recommendations:

  1. Remove power from the A/C completely. Apply power to the A/C. Is the fault still present?

    1. If YES, continue with next step.
    2. If NO, monitor for failure and do close out.

  2. Replace GCU 1.
  3. Do close out.

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