What it covers
The system parts and circuitry other than the generator/alternator and DC generation system regulator used to generate a direct current (DC); or from an alternator, the output of which is rectified to DC. Typical parts are relay, switch, connector, terminal, sensor, reverse current relay, etc. Such systems are more prevalent on light single and twin-engine aircraft.
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SDR 2026FA0000743Power Cable · brokenTHE RING TERMINAL ON THE OUTPUT TERMINAL OF THE ALTERNATOR BREAKS OFF, AFTER BREAKING THE TWO PARTS OF THE RING TERMINAL MAKE INTERMITTENT CONTACT; THIS INTERMITTENT CONTACT MAKES THE ALTERNATOR FAIL SWITCH (THAT IS MOUNTED INSIDE THE COCKPIT) OVERHEAT AND SHOSDR CVGA20260917003Gcu · failedRECEIVED A BATT EXCEEDANCE CAS MESSAGE DURING CLIMB, MOMENTARARY A FEW TIMES, THEN STEADY. GENERATOR AND BATTERY 1 VOLTAGE 28.6 +-0.2, GENERATOR AND BATTERY 2 VOLTAGE 29.0 ( EMERGENCY DECLARED ) REMOVED AND REPLACED NR 2 GCU WITH AN INSPECTED GCU IAW AMM 24-31SDR DXTA2026090809572Generator · failedSHORT FINAL, STARTED APU FOR GROUND COOLING PAX COMFORT. AS SOON AS WE STARTED THE APU WE GOT WINDSHIELD HEAT INOP L AND DC GEN OFF L CAS MESSAGES DISPLAYED. CORRECTIVE ACTION: REPLACED L/H GCU WITH REPAIRED GCU IAW CE-680AS AMM 24-30-45. OPERATIONAL CHECK SAT
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