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Beech

TITLE: ELECTRICAL - GENERATOR CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity

(1) Airplanes

NOTE
The following listed airplanes need to be inspected for suspect Lucas Aerospace
51538-001A Mod "B" Generator Control Units (GCU).
Beech Model C90A King Air, Serials LJ-1489 through LJ-1493, LJ-1495 and LJ-1496;
Beech Model B200 Super King Air, Serials BB-1583 and BB-1584;
Beech Model B300 Super King Air, Serials FL-171, FL-172, FL-174 and FL-175;
Beech Model 1900D Airliner, Serials UE-286 through UE-291.

NOTE
The following airplanes are suspect for Lucas Aerospace 51538-001A Mod "B"
GCU. The records need to be checked to determine if these GCU’s were installed
as a replacement spare. If the records do not reflect the Mod, then the GCU’s
Data Plate needs to be inspected for Mod status.
Beech Model C90/C90A King Air, Serials LJ-678 and after;
Beech Model E90 King Air, Serials LW-157 through LW-347;
Beech Model F90 King Air, Serials LA-2 through LA-230;
Beech Model C99 Airliner, Serials U-50, U-165 through U-239;
Beech Model A100 King Air, Serials B-224 through B-247;
Beech Model B100 King Air, Serials BE-2 through BE-135;
Beech Model 200/B200/200T/B200T Super King Air, Serials BB-88 and after; BT-1 through BT-38;

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Regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S. law prohibited."
International Owner Notification/Registration Service List.
Raytheon Aircraft Company (RAC) issues Service Information for the benefit of owners and (c) Those having a publications subscription.
fixed base operators in the form of two classes of Service Bulletins. The first class, Information on Owner Notification Service or subscription can be obtained through any RAC
Mandatory Service Bulletins (red border) includes changes, inspections and modifications Authorized Service Center. As Mandatory Service Bulletins and Service Bulletins are issued,
that could affect safety or crashworthiness. RAC also issues Service Bulletins with no red temporary notification in the Service Bulletin Master Index should be made until the index is
border which are designated as either recommended or optional in the compliance section revised. Warranty will be allowed only when specifically defined in the Service Bulletin and in
within the bulletin. In the case of recommended Service Bulletins, RAC feels the changes, accordance with the RAC Warranty Policy.
modifications, improvements or inspections will benefit the owner/operator and although
highly recommended, Recommended Service Bulletins are not considered mandatory at the Unless otherwise designated, RAC Mandatory Service Bulletins, Service Bulletins and RAC
time of issuance. In the case of Optional Service Bulletins, compliance with the changes, Kits are approved for installation on RAC airplanes in original or RAC modified
modifications, improvements or inspections is at the owner/operator’s discretion. Both configurations only. RAC Mandatory Service Bulletins, Service Bulletins and Kits may not
classes are mailed to: be compatible with airplanes modified by STC installations or modifications other than RAC
approved kits.

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Beech Model 200C/200CT/B200C/B200CT Super King Air, Serials BL-1 through BL-140; BN-1
through BN-4;
Beech Model 300/300LW Super King Air, Serials FA-1 through FA-230; FF-1 through FF-19;
Beech Model B300/B300C Super King Air, Serials FL-1 and after; FM-1 through FM-9, and FN-1.
Beech Model 1900/1900C/1900D Airliner, Serials UA-3; UB-1 through UB-74; UC-1 through UC-174;
UE-1 and after.
(2) Military

NOTE
The following airplanes are suspect for Lucas Aerospace 51538-001A Mod "B"
GCU. The records need to be checked to determine if these GCU’s were installed
as a replacement spare. If the records do not reflect the Mod, then the GCU’s
Data Plate needs to be inspected for Mod status.
A200C (C-12A), Serials BC-1 through BC-75;
A200C (C-12C), Serials BD-1 through BD-30;
A200C (UC-12B), Serials BJ-1 through BJ-66;
A200CT (C-12D), Serials BP-1, BP-19, BP-22, BP-24 through BP-51;
A200CT (C-12F), Serials BP-52 through BP-63;
A200CT (RC-12G), Serials FC-1 through FC-3;
B200C (C-12F), Serials BL-73 through BL-112, BL-118 through BL-123; BP-64 through BP-71;
B200C (C-12R), Serials BW-1 through BW-29;
B200C (UC-12M), Serials BV-1 through BV-10;
B200C (RC-12F), Serials BU-1 through BU-10;
1900C-1 (C-12J), Serials UD-1 through UD-6;
H90 (T-44A), Serials LL-1 through LL-61.
(3) Civil and M ilitary Non FAA Certified

NOTE
The following airplanes are suspect for Lucas Aerospace 51538-001A Mod "B"
GCU. The records need to be checked to determine if these GCU’s were installed
as a replacement spare. If the records do not reflect the Mod, then the GCU’s
Data Plate needs to be inspected for Mod status.
Beech Model B200 King Air, Serials BB-1385 through BB-1388;
Beech Model B200T King Air, Serials BT-39 through BT-43;
B200C (RC-12F), Serials BU-11 through BU-12;
B200C (RC-12M), Serials BV-11 through BV-12.

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If you are no longer in possession of the airplane, please forward this information to the present
owner.
(4) Spares
All Lucas Aerospace P/N 51538-001A Generator Control Units.
B. Reason

This Service Bulletin is being issued to review records on the Lucas Aerospace DC Generator Control Unit
(GCU) Data Plate for Mod status "B" P/N 51538-001A. Certain Lucas Aerospace P/N 51538-001A Mod "B"
GCU’s may cause the DC Generation System of the airplane to exhibit one or both of these conditions:
(1) On certain airplanes a 250 Amp or 325 Amp current limiter may open during engine cross start.
(2) On certain airplanes the interior lighting will oscillate bright/dim whenever the airplane DC electrical
load meters indicate less than approximately 20% load in flight.
Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin No. 51538-001-24-02 provides a procedure for the replacement of
components on the voltage regulator board which will improve the performance of the current lim it feature
at low voltage levels. This Service Bulletin is applicable to all Lucas Aerospace P/N 51538-001A Mod "B"
GCU’s. The letter "C" is added to the Mod Block to signify incorporation of the Service Bulletin.
C. Description

This Service Bulletin provides the guidelines for the inspection of the Lucas Aerospace GCU P/N 51538-
001A. If the inspection reveals that the latest Mod status is not "B", no further action is required. If the latest
mod status is "B", the GCU should be removed and replaced with a GCU that has a Mod status other than
"B".

NOTE
It is possible that the GCU may have other modification status letters marked in
the MOD box. The inclusion of other mod status is not relevant, as long as Mod
"B" is not the latest Mod status.
D. Compliance

Raytheon Aircraft Company considers this to be a recommended modification and it should be

accomplished within the next 12 months after receipt of this Service Bulletin, but no later than the next
1200 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
E. Approval

The engineering data contained in this Service Bulletin is FAA approved.

F. Manpower

The following information is for planning purposes only:

Estimated man-hours to inspect both airplane Generator Control Units: 1 hour.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to replace the airplane Generator Control Units: 1 hour.

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Suggested number of men: 1 man.
Estimated man-hours to perform engine cross start and any necessary Generator Control Unit
adjustments: 1 hour.
Suggested number of men: 1 man.
The above is an estimate based on experienced, properly equipped personnel complying with this Service
Bulletin. Occasionally, after work has started, conditions may be found which could result in additional
man-hours.
G. Weight and Balance

None.
H. Electrical Load Data

Not changed.
I. Software Accomplishment Summary

Not applicable.
J. References

Lucas Aerospace Service Bulletin # 51538-001-24-02;

The applicable Pilots Operating Handbook (POH), Pilots Operating Manual (POM ), or Airplane Flight
Manual (AFM);
Appropriate Chapter of the applicable Maintenance Manual.
K. Publications Affected

It is recommended that a note “See Service Bulletin No. 24-3181" be made in the following:
Appropriate Chapter of the applicable Maintenance Manual;
Appropriate Chapter of the applicable W iring Diagram Manual;
Appropriate Chapter of the applicable Parts Catalog.
L. Interchangeability of Parts

Not applicable.

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M. Warranty Credit

No warranty credit will be allowed for the inspection, removal and installation or any adjustments listed in
the MANPOWER section of this Service Bulletin.
Warranty credit for the rework/modification to Mod "C" status will be handled by Lucas Aerospace. If any of
the affected P/N 51538-001A Mod "B" GCU’s are detected, the units must be sent to the address below for
modification and upgrade to Mod "C" status:
B & S Aircraft Parts and Accessories, Inc.
1414 South Mosley Street
W ichita, Kansas 67211
Please call B & S to coordinate and schedule your unit for modification:
1-800-835-2961 or 316-264-2397

2. Material Information
A. Materials - Price and Availability

Contact a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized Service Center for information.

B. Industry Support

Not applicable.

C. Airplanes

The following parts required for this modification may be ordered through a Raytheon Aircraft Authorized
Service Center or RAPID:

Quantity Per
Part Number
Description Airplane

51538-001A Generator Control Unit, except Mod "B" As Required

Raytheon Aircraft Company expressly reserves the right to supersede, cancel and/or declare obsolete,
without prior notice, any parts or publications that may be referenced in this Service Bulletin.
D. Spares

Not applicable.
E. Reidentified Parts

None.
F. Tooling - Price and Availability

Not applicable.

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3. Accomplishment Instructions

NOTE
Should any difficulty be encountered in accomplishing this Service Bulletin,
contact Raytheon Aircraft Company at 1-800-429-5372 or 316-676-3140 for
commercial aircraft, and appropriate headquarters for military aircraft.

Observe all Warnings and Cautions contained in the aircraft manuals

referred to in this Service Bulletin.

Whenever any part of this system is dismantled, adjusted, repaired or

renewed, detailed investigation must be made on completion to make sure
that distortion, tools, rags or any other loose articles or foreign matter that
could impede the free movement and safe operation of the system are not
present, and that the systems and installations in the work area are clean.

(1) Inspect airplane or records to determine if a Lucas Aerospace Mod status "B" DC Generator Control
Unit (GCU) P/N 51538-001A is installed. If a Mod status "B" GCU is installed proceed with step (2). If
the GCU is not a Mod "B" proceed to step (10).
(2) Remove all electrical power and disconnect battery from airplane.
(3) Gain access to the both Generator Control Units in accordance with the applicable Maintenance
Manual.
(4) Inspect Generator Control Unit Data Plate to determ ine the latest Mod status. See Figure 1.
(a) If inspection reveals that the latest Mod status is "B", then proceed to step (5).
(b) If inspection reveals that the latest Mod status is not "B", then proceed to step (7).
(5) Remove the Generator Control Unit per Chapter 24-30 of the applicable Maintenance Manual.
(6) Install a new Generator Control Unit per Chapter 24-30 of the applicable Maintenance Manual. The
latest Mod status of the GCU should be other than "B".
(7) Reconnect the airplane battery, remove warning notices and restore power.
(8) Ensure all work areas are clean and clear of tools and m iscellaneous items of equipment.
(9) Perform a run-up check by cross starting the engines per the applicable airplane POH, POM, or AFM
if either or both GCU’S were replaced.
(10) Return the airplane to service.
A. Spares

Inspect all P/N 51538-001A Generator Control Unit Data Plates to ensure that the latest Mod status is
other than "B".

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B. Record of Compliance

Upon completion of this Service Bulletin, make an appropriate maintenance record entry.

LETTER IN THE BLOCK TO THE

RIGHT OF THE WORD 'MOD'
INDICATING STATUS LEVEL.

B318101.AI

Generator Control Unit Data Plate

Figure 1

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