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CRJ700/900/1000
Specialized Training Session
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Spoiler/Stab Control System
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High Level System Overview
Built-In Test Equipment System (BITE)
Initiated Built-In Test (IBIT)
Troubleshooting and Resolving Common System Faults
Troubleshooting Matrix
HSTA 2000 Hour Oil Check/Purge Tasks
HSTA 4500 Hour Torque Limiter Check
HSTA Shipping
Abbreviations
Appendix A – CAS Messages
Appendix B – CPOST/SPOST Details
Appendix C – Maintenance Diagnostics Computer (MDC) Overview
C12851DA01 ALL
SYSTEM
C16258AA CRJ700/900
STALL
1 Flight Spoiler
Control
Lever (FSCL)
Cockpit PBA ’s
and roll 2 Spoiler and Stabilizer
disconnect switch Control Units
4 MFS PCU
2 Throttle
Quadrant
Assemblies
4 Ground Spoiler
Proximity Switch
2 Dual Resolvers
2 HSTA Motors
Built-In Test
Equipment (BITE)
EICAS MDC
(display on (display on
EICAS Primary and left or right
Secondary displays) Multi-Function Display)
Maintenance BIT
Communicates with the MDC which is the centralized
maintenance system for the aircraft.
Maintenance personnel can access MDT data when the
aircraft is stopped on the ground. The MDT display and
interface is through the Multi-Function Displays (MFD’s) and
control panel.
At power up
Weight on wheels (PSEU)
CAS 1 and CAS 2 valid and < 60 knots
SSCU1 and SSCU2 can be powered separately and perform CPOST and
SPOST1 individually up to a certain degree (see NOTES on next page).
NOTES:
Each SSCM performs its CPOST on ground, upon each power
up
Each SSCM calculates the ground conditions based only on its
own acquisition of both valid ADCs and its valid PSEU channel
Each SSCM automatically enters SPOST 1 after successful
CPOST
There is no other way to enter SPOST 1 in any SSCM
Both SSCU perform their SPOST 1 in parallel & independently
Within 1 SSCU, the 2 SSCMs run their tests in turn, according to
a predefined priority logic
Within a SSCM, the SPOST 1 is completed when all SPOST
tests are completed
Not all SSCMs complete their SPOST 1 at the same time
To avoid conflicts between SPOST 1 and application, all the
SSCMs leave SPOST 1 and enter operational mode
simultaneously
SPOST2 can only be entered by a single SSCM (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B) but can only be completed (to reset
the flight counter and “SPOST NOT RUN” counter) when all four SSCM’s complete SPOST2.
15 sec.
13 sec. HST
ACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE SSCM 1A
6.5 sec. GS Waiting
for HST INACTIVE ACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE SSCM 1B
5.2 sec. MFS to finish
INACTIVE INACTIVE ACTIVE INACTIVE INACTIVE SSCM 2A
76 sec.
RTL actuators activation in SPOST2:
1A+2A --- 1A+2A --- 1A-(1B) --- 1A-((1B)) --- 2A-(2B) --- 1A-((1B)) --- 2A-((2B))
Legend
+ = Simultaneous activation on SSCM’s
( ) = Test reduced if successful on SSCM A
(( )) = Test not performed if successful on SSCM A
The SPOST2 counter can be accessed through the MDC on the SSCU
primary IBIT page. The counter displayed is only for the SSCU under
IBIT.
SPOST 2 Counter
SPOST2 should not be run any more frequently than the established
Routine/Service Check (30-40 FH) or automatically on power-up
following 50 AC cycles.
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If SSCU1 and SSCU2 have different SPOST counter values the SSCU
with the lowest counter value will cause both SSCU’s to run SPOST2 at the
next power-up after that SSCU reaches “0” flights
Pushing against the rudder pedals may result in a RUD LIMIT FAULT
Status or RUD LIMIT Caution (fail)
Operators are reminded that SPOST2 should not be run any more
frequently than the established Routine/Service Check (30-40 FH) or
automatically on power-up following 50 AC cycles
NOTES
1. If SSCU1 and SSCU2 have different SPOST counter values, the SSCU with the
lowest counter value will cause both SSCU’s to run SPOST2 at the next power-
up upon reaching “0” flights.
Note:A successful SPOST1 and SPOST2 will reset both SSCU SPOST2 counters to
“50” flights remaining before the next SPOST2.
2. An interruption in SPOST2 will not result in a reset of the counter
3. SSCU 1 FAULT and SSCU 2 FAULT EICAS messages and a CPOST/SPOST
NOT RUN MDC message are posted when SPOST1 has been interrupted five.
4. SSCU 1 FAULT and SSCU 2 FAULT EICAS messages and a SPOST2 NOT
RUN MDC message are posted when SPOST2 has been interrupted one time.
NOTE: If SPOST2 is not run during a routine maintenance interval and the FC
counter reaches “0”, SPOST2 will run automatically when all the conditions are
met. If the crew interrupts SPOST2 for any reason (moving control wheel, etc.),
these messages will post.
NOTES
5. If SPOST2 (during automatic execution) is interrupted for any reason, SPOST2
will re-start following the next power-up. SPOST2 is not performed at the next
power-up if it is interrupted after being armed manually.
6. IMPORTANT – If a fault occurs during SPOST1 or normal operation, there is no
need to perform SPOST2 in an attempt to clear the fault. If the fault remains
after performing SPOST1 again, the proper fault isolation should be carried out.
Should a fault occur during SPOST2, a successful SPOST2 is require to clear
the fault.
7. SPOST2 is run automatically at the first power-up after an SSCU is replaced
(SSCU’s are shipped from repair with “0” flights). In this case, SPOST2 cannot
be manually activated until the SSCU power is cycled. SPOST2 will only run
once per power cycle.
8. While troubleshooting, if you swap the SSCU’s, you will need to reset power and
run SPOST2. This ensures that the faults clear on the original suspect unit.
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Note: The SSCU being used for IBIT will be in a maintenance state
while the other remains active.
Troubleshooting and
Resolving Common
System Faults
FIM Reference
SSCU1 – 27-61-05-810-828
SSCU2 – 27-61-06-810-829
In the case of two fan failures, all possible messages for that SSCU will
be posted
FIM Reference
SSCU1 CH A – 27-61-05-810-806
SSCU1 CH B – 27-61-05-810-807
SSCU2 CH A – 27-61-06-810-806
SSCU2 CH A – 27-61-06-810-807
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51 / SSCU – Installation in AC
SSCU tray torque screws alone will not ensure proper LRU insertions.
Breaking torque value is not sufficient to push the LRU into the ARINC 600
connector for proper electrical connection
Each of the four connectors in the ARINC 600 mounting rack for the SSCU
has a rubber seal.
Use the MDC to place the RTL actuator in neutral position to insert the rigging pin
While in SET RUD LIMITER CH1(2) POS page, open and tag the Circuit Breaker
of RTL actuator 1(2)
Rigging pin to be installed in the location shown on illustration.
Resolution
Replace RTLA
NOTE: This MDC message is not the result of an internal SSCU fault.
NOTE: In some cases this fault may be resettable with SPOST 2.
RTL Faults are a high driver for SSCU removals and high NFF rate
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60 / ATA 27-25 Rudder Travel Limiter
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61 / ATA 27-42 Horizontal Stabilizer Control System
The SSCU compares the velocity feedback from the active motor
with that of the stand-by motor
The Standby motor is back driven by the torque summing gearing between
the two motors
In manual trim or flap compensation (high speed trim), the torque
limiter monitor will become active
This message may be caused by a backlash effect in the gear train where the
difference in time between the motor rotation and the position change is longer
than the allowable delay.
HSTA actuator jam and/or a torque limiter fault is monitored by the autopilot at
low speed trim command. When the AP PITCH TRIM caution message is posted,
the pilot is instructed to disconnect the autopilot, manually trim the STAB, and
then re-engage the autopilot - as referenced in the FCOM.
For the ground crew, this can help to confirm the jam or torque limiter fault at
low speed or high speed command. If the system operates normally at high
speed command (manual input) and the fault could not be duplicated at low
speed, this message is to be considered a nuisance.
In the event a third module (from the other SSCU) detects this type of fault
(during the same power on cycle), the STAB CHANNEL for the SSCU that had
both modules detect the fault will not be able to be re-engaged, even after
performing SPOST1 and 2.
In order to re-engage the faulted STAB CHANNEL, push the STAB TRIM
DISCONNECT and the STAB CH 1 (or 2) engage switches simultaneously for 5
seconds, then push the STAB CH 1 (or 2) engage switch. This will re-engage
STAB CH 1 (or 2).
If all four modules detect the fault, the HSTA should be inspected as per AMM
task 05-51-43-220-801-A01 or AMM task 05-51-43-220-802-A01 prior to carrying
out the procedure to clear the latched fault and allow re-engagement.
MCU Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING
RECOMMENDATIONS
If the fault is not an actual SSCM fault, the MDC will report the actual fault as
indicated by another bit between 12 through 14 on Label 353A.
NOTE: If the MDC message and BIT remain the same (bit 11), the fault should be
assigned to the SSCU. If the MDC message and BIT change, the fault is not with
the SSCU and is related to an external component or wiring.
THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE DONE AFTER FAULT ANNUNCIATION AND PRIOR
TO SHUTTING DOWN SSCU POWER,
Otherwise the SSCU will not identify the specific fault.
NOTE: This procedure also applies to the generic system faults RTL system,
HSTAB system, and spoiler system.
This fault may be attributed to a temporary nuisance condition and is
typically resettable.
The fault should not be initially considered as an SSCU internal fault.
The fault is likely due to a very fast minor glitch in the actuator
performance (typically potentiometer related)
Note: Typically the SSCU is changed and the fault is reset but SSCU
will likely be NFF
Loss of ADC, ASCU, PSEU and AHRS will produce other EICAS
messages
An investigation into these events identified a wear issue with the MFS PCU
internal piston seal.
The minor wear of the seal can, at high aerodynamic loads, cause
some temporary internal leakage resulting in a lag or hesitation of the
MFS PCU to reach a commanded position within a given time.
SSCU Troubleshooting
Matrix
Expected Shop
EICAS Message MDC Message OPERATOR ACTION
Finding (Probability)
Send SSCU for repair and request
SSCU X FAN 1 (2) FAILED application of THALES VSB C13045B-27- FAIL (100%)
010 (AMDT. E)
SSCU 1 (2) FAULT
RESETTING the 4 SSCU circuit breaker did not
INTERNAL FAULT CH A (B) clear the fault NFF (70%-90%)
Replace SSCU#1(2) and send it in for repair
Purpose - To ensure adequate oil level in the HSTA for the no-
back ratchet assembly (i.e. to detect excessive oil migration
to other parts of the HSTA), there are two tasks required
every 2,000 FH:
Check oil level in the “no back” ratchet assembly
AMM 12−13−27−610−805
It is important to remove the Oil Fill plug and dipstick to let the
HSTA stabilize its internal pressure (wait 3 min) before checking the dip
stick.
It’s important to look at the dip stick in good light
The oil has no color. It’s clear. (really)
Purge oil from the gear box assembly
AMM 12−20−27−680−803
Make sure to open the oil fill plug before reading the oil level on the
dipstick in order to equalize pressure within the cavity
Per AMM wait 3 mins before taking reading and after filling reservoir
V-Groove
Dip stick
Oil drain plug
(never to be
opened)
No-back assembly
PN Qty. Description
DDMM000093AN9MA 1 Ring, BS
Torque
System break point The Torque limiter
Torque limiter slippage
will prevent
damage of the
aircraft structure
by the motor
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PN Qty. Description
8489-056 2 Cap, Motor Input
DDM000093AN9MA 2 Ring, BS
8489-061 2 Cap, Limiter Input Port
8489-063 2 Seal, Limiter Input Port
8489-062 2 Bushing, Locking Limiter Input Port
HSTA Shipping
Checklist
BA AOM 700-0608
Provide all Hours and Cycles for HSTA and subassemblies (HSTA,
both HSTA Motors & Position Sensor)
IMPORTANT: Do not drain the oil from HSTA before sending it to the
repair shop. The HSTA can be shipped with oil since it is not considered
to be hazardous material.
BA AOM 700-0608
Ensure all oil servicing plugs are secure to prevent oil from leaking
and contaminating subassemblies.
Ensure all connector protective caps are properly installed as per AMM
Task 27-42-01-000-801 to protect connectors from damage and debris.
Ensure HSTA Motor Input Sealing Caps (2) and Torque Limiter Input
Port Sealing Caps (2) are reinstalled if HSTA was removed for failing
Torque Limiter and Motor Brake Test.
BA AOM 700-0608
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102 / HSTA Shipping Checklist
BA AOM 700-0608
Translating Nut
Positioning Tool
Connectors (4)
Grounding Strap
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103 / HSTA Shipping Checklist
BA AOM 700-0608
Put the HSTA into the container box P/N 260910763 (see figure
below).
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104 / HSTA Lockwire Removal
Follow the AMM:
Remove and discard the lockwire from the left slotted nut (32) and
the right slotted nut (39).
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Questions?
Abbreviations
Appendix A
CAS Messages
SPOILERONS ROLL – Posted 20 seconds after any inconsistency in the roll priority selection by
the flight crew is detected. Inconsistencies result when one of the following occurs:
After a roll disconnect has been triggered, the flight crew has not resolved their roll priority
Either (left or right) aileron bungee position is not compatible with proper operation
If any roll priority switch is depressed while a roll disconnect has not been triggered
Note: If either one of the RA/ WOW/ WS sensors is giving erroneous ground/flight indication, the
GLD can be either delayed or inoperative and/or may reduce the capability of the system to prevent
GS/MFS deployment in flight. The GLD function will remain operative using the two valid sensors but
the GLD function must be manually disarmed until touchdown to prevent inadvertent deployment on
landing.
GLD SPLR DEPLOY – This message is posted amber (caution) to indicate any GS deployment
occurring before touchdown. This message can be posted green (advisory) after touchdown.
IB (or OB) FLT SPLR FAULT (White) – Posted by SSCU 1 (or SSCU 2), upon reduction of the
capability (loss of redundancy) of the PLD control of inboard (IB), or outboard (OB) MFS. Loss of
redundancy is detected as a result of one of the following:
Failure of one redundant SSCM (SSCM loss or PLD/MFS functional failure)
Following loss of FSCL own-side RVDT. In case of failure of the own-side RVDT directly connected
to the SSCU, the redundant cross-side RVDT is received over the ARINC 429 cross-talk data bus
and the PLD function is maintained.
GLD MAN DISARM – (White) – Posted when the GLD Switch selected to MAN DISARM position as
sensed by the SSCM in control of the MFS and GS operation.
SPLR/STAB FAULT (White) – Posted upon detected failure at the avionics input of the SSCU
(ADC, ISI, AHC, IOC, RAC, PSEU, ASCU, SFECU) not reported by other messages.
It is also posted when the SPOST 1 has been interrupted 5 consecutive times or SPOST 2
interrupted 1 time. In this case, MDC message CPOST/SPOST NOT RUN is displayed.
This message can also be posted with a FAN Failure in the SSCU.
PLT (or CPLT) ROLL CMD - Posted to indicate that the pilot’s control wheel (or the co-pilot’s
control wheel), is handling roll control of the MFS pair following pilot selection. Simultaneously,
the PLT ROLL (or CPLT ROLL) is illuminated on the pilot / co-pilot roll priority PBA.
GND SPLR DEPLOY – Posted to indicate any GS deployment occurring after touchdown.
This message can be posted amber before touchdown.
GLD MAN ARM – Posted when the GLD Switch is selected to MAN ARM position as sensed
by at least one SSCM controlling the MFS and GS operation.
SPLR/STAB IN TEST – Posted when the SSCS is performing its on-ground SPOST2 as
triggered by the hydraulic system pressurized conditions. The spoiler control surfaces are
inoperative during these tests. This message is only posted on ground and cannot be inhibited
through the EICAS.
T/O CONFIG OK – Posted by EICAS logic using inputs from various aircraft systems to reflect
adequacy of the aircraft configuration for take-off regardless of any MMEL consideration.
SSCS contribution includes the following condition: «No spoiler is deployed for any reason
other than ROLL ASSIST function ».
Appendix B
CPOST/SPOST1/SPOST2
Details
NOTES
1. Each SSCM performs its CPOST on ground, upon each power up. Each SSCM calculates the ground
conditions based only on its own acquisition of both valid ADCs and its valid PSEU channel.
2. Each SSCM automatically enters SPOST1 after successful completion of its CPOST. There is no other
way to enter SPOST1 in any SSCM.
3. Both SSCU’s perform their SPOST1 in parallel and independently from one another. Within one SSCU,
the two SSCM’s run their tests in turn, according to a predefined priority logic.
4. Within a SSCM, the SPOST1 is completed when all SPOST tests are completed. Not all SSCM’s
complete their SPOST 1 at the same time. However, to avoid conflicts between SPOST1 and application,
all the SSCM’s leave SPOST1 and enter operational mode simultaneously.
5. While on ground, if an SSCM is powered late in respect to the other SSCM’s, it performs CPOST.
However, whether or not it performs SPOST1 depends on the moment the power up occurs. There are two
situations:
a. The concerned SSCM still has time to complete its CPOST and SPOST1 within 60 sec. from the
moment the first SSCM started its SPOST1. In this case, it performs SPOST1, which ends
simultaneously in all SSCM’s. This allows a late power up delay between the first and last SSCM of
about 30 to 45 seconds (respectively for module A or B powered last).
b. The concerned SSCU does not have time to complete its CPOST and SPOST1 within 60 sec.
from the moment the first SSCM started its SPOST1. In this case, it does not perform SPOST1,
increments its “SPOST not run counter” and enters operational mode directly after CPOST.
During SPOST2, for testing the HST, MFS, and GS, only one
module is active at a time. The HST is the longest of these tests.
When MFS and GS tests are finished, the sequencing keeps the
same SSCM active until the HST test is finished. At this time the next
SSCM becomes active and starts testing the HST, MFS, and GS with
its own circuitry … and so on until all four modules are tested.
The sequencing for SSCM activation is 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B.
Duration
For one SSCM (i.e. for duration of HST test): ~ 15 sec. >>Total duration 60 sec.
Total RTL: ~ 76 sec. (additional 10-15 sec. in case of rudder pedal input during
SPOST.
There is a TIME OUT 76 sec. after which SPOST2 is declared failed and SPLR
STAB FAULT message is posted on the EICAS in white.
Functions Performed
PCU auto-rigging: Determination of a delta between the MFS stowed position
and the position read by the LVDT. The delta is stored in NVM (if it is significant)
to be used in PCU control.
HSTA Testing – Each SSCM verifies that it is able to control the HSTA by
sending a command in open loop. To ensure that HSTA configuration is not
changed by the SPOST, the initial position is memorized and used to command
the HSTA back to this position in closed loop.
HST, MFS, and GS tests are performed simultaneously on one SSCM. RTL
tests have been designed to minimize duration. Due to the complex geometry of
the RTL, in order to avoid force conflicts, both RTL actuators must cooperate; it
would have been impossible to do so by using the same sequencing as for other
surfaces (HST, MFS, GS).
SPOST global results (not individual faults) are latched in “SPOST NVM”.
SSCU SPOST NVM is cleared when SPOST is completed without any
failures detected.
A failure detected in SPOST (1 or 2) will cause the appropriate MDC and
EICAS messages to be posted and prevent the associated SPOST OK
variable (see below) from being set. This subsequently prevents
engagement of the affected system.
After the SSCU is reset on ground, SPOST1 is executed. If SPOST2 is
not performed, no MDC message will be posted, but an EICAS message
will be posted.
Remember that the fault may be logged in the MDC history but will not be
logged as a current fault.
Global SPOST OK Variables
PF SPOST OK - in SPOST1, if there are no PF failures detected
HST SPOST OK - in SPOST2, if there are no HST failures detected
Right MFS SPOST OK - in SPOST2, if there are no right MFS failures detected
Left MFS SPOST OK - in SPOST2, if there are no left MFS failures detected
GS SPOST OK - in SPOST2 if there are no GS failures detected
RTL SPOST OK - in SPOST2 if there are no RTL failures detected
EHSV Bias Shift Failure – only detected in SPOST. Triggers only an MDC
message, no EICAS message.
Appendix C
Maintenance
Diagnostic Computer
(MDC)
CURRENT FAULTS
CURRENT SERVICE MESSAGES
AIRCRAFT HISTORY PRI STAT ECS HYD ELEC FUEL
LRU TEST
LRU RIGGING F/CTL A/ICE DOORS SEL
SYSTEM PARAMETERS
ATA INDEX CAS MENU UP DN STEP
LRU INDEX/OPERATIONS
MDC SETUP
CONFIGURATION DATA
FCC DIAGNOSTICS
REPORT DOWNLOAD
PILOT DATA DOWNLOAD TO DISK
ARINC 429
DISCRETE WORD
BREAKDOWN