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06/28/19

Message Overview:

Fault Message:

GCU4 [DIFF PROTECTION SENSE]

Fault Code:

2424195LPS

Associated CAS:

GEN 4 FAIL
(Advisory)

Reporting LRU: Generator Control Unit (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:

Generator Control Unit (GCU) 4 has detected an internal failure related to its differential current protection sense circuit and consequently Generator 4 trips off-line. Inhibited during Take-Off and Landing.

Possible Causes:

  • Generator Control Unit (GCU) 4 (A59)

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 ]
Access to Active Faults AMM 45-45-00-970-802 [ Global Express ]  [ G5000 ]  [ Global XRS ]

Troubleshooting Recommendations:

  1. Do a complete aircraft power reset. Is the fault still present?

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

  2. Replace GCU 4.
  3. Do close out.

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