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06/26/19

Message Overview:

Fault Message:

GCU3 [H/W OVERVOLTAGE SENSE FAULT]

Fault Code:

2423175LPS

Associated CAS:

GEN 3 FAIL
(Advisory)

Reporting LRU: Generator Control Unit (GCU) 3
System Description: 24-21-00
Schematic Diagram: 24-21-00 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Wiring Diagram: 24-21-03 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Fault Description:

Generator Control Unit (GCU) 3 has detected a hardware over-voltage failure on initial power up, consequently preventing the Generator to come on-line.

Possible Causes:

  • Generator Main Exciter Field (MEF)
  • Generator Control Unit (GCU) 3 (A58)
  • Variable Frequency Generator (VFG) 3 (G3)
  • Associated Wiring

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 GCUs 1, 4 and 5 into position 2 or 3 (for troubleshooting only).

The GCU NVMs can only be downloaded at position #2 or #3.

Quick Links:

Electrical/Electronic Safety Precautions AMM 24-00-00-910-801 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Removal of the Variable Frequency Generators (VFG) AMM 24-21-01-000-801 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Installation of the Variable Frequency Generators (VFG) AMM 24-21-01-400-801 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
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 ]
Wire Repair - Maintenance Practices - ALL SPM 20-12-10-02 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Troubleshooting Recommendations:

  1. With connectors A58P1 (GCU 3) and G3P1 (VFG 3) disconnected, perform a check for a short circuit between connector G3P1 and ground (See Quick Links: WIRING I/F-GCU3/VFG3) as follows:

    From To Result
    G3P1-P Ground

    1. If a short to ground fault is detected, repair or replace defective wiring and do close out.
    2. If no short to ground fault is detected, continue with next step.
      NOTE: Megohm meter may be required to detect short.

  2. Swap GCU 3 with GCU 4 (or use the patch cable).

    1. If system checks are good, replace GCU 3 and do close out.
    2. If the fault remains, continue with next step.

  3. Replace VFG #3.
  4. Do close out.

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