08/21/19
Message Overview:
Fault Message:
FWC 3 - WX/GPWS FAULT
Fault Code:
3151011FW3
Associated CAS:
| Reporting LRU: | Fault Warning Computer (FWC) |
| System Description: | 34-41-00 |
| Schematic Diagram: | 34-41-00 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Wiring Diagram: | 34-41-01 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
Fault Description:
The Fault Warning Computer (FWC) senses a malfunction in the Weather Radar (WXR) System.
Possible Causes:
- Weather Radar (WXR) System
- Integrated Avionics Computer (IAC) 3 (A12)
- Weather Radar Receiver/Transmitter and Antenna (A125)
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
Quick Links:
| Access to Active Faults | AMM 45-45-00-970-802 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Access to System Diagnostics | AMM 45-45-00-970-804 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
| Integrated Maintenance Test (IMT) Fault Code Look-Up |
AMM 45-45-00-970-826 [ Global Express ] [ G5000 ] [ Global XRS ] |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- On the CAIMS PMAT, get access to system diagnostics (AMM TASK 45-45-00-970-804) and perform the IAC EDS/Core and WX-R/T P880 Interface Test.
- After each test is completed, look for the TEST RESULTS page and record the fault type and code(s) for each IMT fault.
- Perform the IMT fault code look-up procedure (AMM TASK 45-45-00-970-826) to find the applicable troubleshooting procedures.
- Carry out troubleshooting procedures.
- Do close out.