Service difficulty report · Generator · Cessna 680A

Difficulty date
September 5, 2026
Submitted
September 8, 2026
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N640QS
Make and model
Cessna 680A
Aircraft serial
680A0242
Aircraft time
7,062 hours, 4,750 cycles
Part
Generator
Part number
51525001F
Part serial
P8974
Condition
Failed
Location
Apu
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

SHORT 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 SATISFACTORY.

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