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06/26/19

Message Overview:

Fault Message:

GCU3 [GEN CURRENT LIMIT SENSE]

Fault Code:

2423196LPS

Associated CAS:

GEN 3 FAIL
(Advisory)

Reporting LRU: Generator Control Units (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 an internal failure related to the generator current limit sensing circuit and, consequently resulting in a Generator 3 tripped off-line.

Possible Causes:

  • Generator Control Unit (GCU) 3 (A58)

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:

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. Replace GCU 3.
    NOTE: Use PMAT to monitor the fault on GCU.
  2. Do close out.

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