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06/28/19

Message Overview:

Fault Message:

GCU4 [OC FET DRIVE]

Fault Code:

2424129LPS

Associated CAS:

GEN 4 FAIL
(Advisory)

Reporting LRU: Generator Control Units (GCU) 4
System Description: 24-21-00
Schematic Diagram: 24-21-00 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]
Wiring Diagram: 24-21-04 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Fault Description:

The Generator Control Units (GCU) 4 has detected an internal Over-Current Field-Effect-Transistor (OC FET)/drive failure, consequently resulting in Generator 4 being disconnected from its associated bus or busses causing the AC Power Center (ACPC) to reconfigure AC bus power sources.

Possible loss of AC bus power with appropriate AC bus fail message posted on CAS.

Possible Causes:

  • Generator Control Units (GCU) 4 (G4)

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 4.
    NOTE: Use PMAT to monitor the fault on GCU.
  2. Do close out.

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