37

UnclassifiedGeneral

What This Code Means

Invalid Set Configuration; Engine Stopped; Excessive Smoke Under Load; Field Overflow; Engine stopped; Invalid set configuration

Possible Causes

  • Broken or loose wiring connections
  • Mechanical engine damage
  • Grounded or shorted quad windings
  • Overload Condition
  • Fuel supply issue
  • Output voltage issue
  • Incorrect loads
  • Quad leads not fully seated in connector to control
  • Control plugs not fully seated
  • Governor actuator operation issue
  • Grounded or shorted field windings
  • Rotating diode assembly failure
  • Main rotor failure
  • Exciter rotor failure
  • Configuration plug P8 not fully seated
  • Incorrect control part number
  • Broken wiring connections
  • Loose wiring connections
  • Fuel supply issues
  • Incorrect output voltage

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check for broken or loose wiring connections
  2. 2Check fuel supply
  3. 3Check mechanical engine damage
  4. 4Check output voltage
  5. 5Check loads
  6. 6Verify quad leads are fully seated in connector to control
  7. 7Verify control plugs are fully seated
  8. 8Check governor actuator operation
  9. 9Check field windings
  10. 10Check for proper field resistance reading, open to ground
  11. 11Check brush condition and contact
  12. 12Check for grounded or shorted quad windings
  13. 13Check for mechanical engine damage
  14. 14Ensure quad leads are fully seated in connector to control
  15. 15Ensure control plugs are fully seated
  16. 16Check for grounded or shorted field windings
  17. 17Check rotating diode assembly
  18. 18Check main rotor
  19. 19Check exciter rotor
  20. 20Verify configuration plug P8 is fully seated

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