Engine Position Illegal Channel B
TASK 73-21-00-810-877-A
Engine Position Illegal Channel B
1. Possible Causes
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Referenced Information
3. Fault Confirmation
Subtask 73-21-00-710-128-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 73-21-00-860-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.8 from Aug 2018]
2026.04.04 04:36:40 UTC
Engine Position Illegal Channel B
1. Possible Causes
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | MULTIMETER - STANDARD |
| No specific | 1 | PLIERS - JAWED, SOFT |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-834-A | General Troubleshooting Guidelines for Additional Troubleshooting Information |
| TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-835-A | Component and Harness Intermittent Troubleshooting Procedure for Guidance Troubleshooting Intermittent Faults |
| AMM 70-70-00-910-803 | SPOP 6 - Cleaning of the Contact Points and Wiring Harnesses |
| AMM 73-21-00-710-806 | Test No.7 - EEC Operation Test (Self Test) |
| AMM 73-21-01-000-801 | Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) |
| AMM 73-21-01-400-801 | Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) |
| AMM 73-21-61-000-802 | Removal of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (WF01) |
| AMM 73-21-61-400-802 | Installation of the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) Wiring Harness (WF01) |
| AWM 732503 | |
| AWM 732504 | |
| AMM 78-36-00-010-802 | Opening of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors |
| AMM 78-36-00-410-802 | Closing of the Thrust Reverser Cowl-Doors |
Subtask 73-21-00-710-128-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Do the EEC system interactive test to confirm this fault. Refer to FADEC self test AMM 73-21-00-710-806.
(a) If no problems are found, return the engine to service. Monitor the engine for reoccurring maintenance message.
(2) If the maintenance message comes back (hard fault), go to the Para. Fault Isolation.
4. Fault IsolationNOTE: The Electronic Engine Control (EEC) has detected the engine position discretes for EEC channel B are invalid. The engine position discretes are configured using hardwired jumpers in the pylon wire harness. The EEC is located on the Fan case at the 2 o'clock position adjacent to the Prognostic and Health Monitoring Unit (PHMU).
(1) If the maintenance message does not come back, examine the harness and electrical connectors as described in the component and harness intermittent fault isolation procedure (Ref. TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-835). - Refer to the general troubleshooting guidelines for additional troubleshooting information (Ref. TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-834).
- Refer to the component and harness intermittent troubleshooting procedure for guidance troubleshooting intermittent faults (Ref. TSM TASK 71-00-00-810-835).
(a) If no problems are found, return the engine to service. Monitor the engine for reoccurring maintenance message.
(2) If the maintenance message comes back (hard fault), go to the Para. Fault Isolation.
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU DO WORK ON THE ENGINE AFTER SHUTDOWN. THE ENGINE CAN STAY HOT FOR A LONG TIME. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS WARNING, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
WARNING:
REFER TO THE MSDS FOR ALL MATERIAL USED AND THE MANUFACTURER'S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT USED. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS WARNING, INJURY CAN OCCUR.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE EEC BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS INSTRUCTION, DAMAGE TO THE EEC CAN OCCUR.
Subtask 73-21-00-810-149-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL A. If there is confirmation of the fault:
(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors AMM 78-36-00-010-802.
(2) Check the circuit for correct jumper configuration in the pylon harness.
(a) Disconnect the electrical connector P407 (407VC-A) from the pylon junction box.
(b) Use the engine position configuration selection table below to continuity check the jumper circuits in the pylon harness for proper configuration. Refer to Table 1.
(c) Check for wire to wire shorts and shorts to ground in the jumper circuits.
Table 1: Engine Position Configuration Selection
(d) If a problem is found with the engine position jumper configuration in the pylon harness, repair or replace the pylon harness:
(3) If the fault continues:
(a) Examine the WF01 (4217KS) harness, connector P2 (4000KS-P2) - EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) - pylon junction box, for problems which are possible between the EEC (4000KS) and the pylon junction box.
1 Inspect the harness for damage.
2 Inspect for loose or damaged connector.
1 Replace WF01 HARNESS-FAN(4217KS) AMM 73-21-61-000-802 and AMM 73-21-61-400-802.
2 Do the test given in Para. 3.
(4) If no problems are found with the harness, use a PLIERS - JAWED, SOFT to disconnect the electrical connector P2 (4000KS-P2) from the EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) from the pylon junction box.
(a) Examine the pins and sockets (contacts) for alignment and damage. Look for contacts pushed rearward into the connector face. Replace parts as necessary.
(b) Clean the contacts with contact cleaner and clean cloth per SPOP 6. Blow dry with air (at less than 30 psi) across the connector face AMM 70-70-00-910-803.
(c) Reconnect the electrical connector P2 (4000KS-P2) to the EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) to the pylon junction box.
(d) Do the test given in Para. 3.
(5) If the fault continues:
(a) Disconnect the electrical connector P2 (4000KS-P2) from the EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) from the pylon junction box. Use a MULTIMETER - STANDARD to test the engine position channel B circuits in the harness. Refer to Table 1. Look for:
1 Wire-to-wire shorts
2 Shorts to ground
3 Continuity (less than 5 ohms resistance).
(b) If a problem is found with the harness or connectors:
1 Replace HARNESS-FAN, WF01 [4217KS] AMM 73-21-61-000-802 and AMM 73-21-61-400-802.
2 Do the test given in Para. 3.
(c) If no problems are found with the WF01 harness, re-connect the connector P407 (407VC-A) at the pylon disconnect.
(6) If the fault continues:
(a) Replace [4000KS] AMM 73-21-01-000-801 and AMM 73-21-01-400-801.
(b) Do the test given in Para. 3.
5. Close-up(1) Open the thrust reverser cowl-doors AMM 78-36-00-010-802.
(2) Check the circuit for correct jumper configuration in the pylon harness.
(a) Disconnect the electrical connector P407 (407VC-A) from the pylon junction box.
(b) Use the engine position configuration selection table below to continuity check the jumper circuits in the pylon harness for proper configuration. Refer to Table 1.
(c) Check for wire to wire shorts and shorts to ground in the jumper circuits.
Table 1: Engine Position Configuration Selection
| Pylon jumper circuit connection, continuity from (407VC-A) pins 19 and 8 | Pylon jumper circuit connection, continuity from (407VC-A) pins 20 and 8 | Configuration Engine Location |
|---|---|---|
| pins 19 and 8 Open | pins 20 and 8 Open | Illegal |
| pins 19 and 8 Jumpered | pins 20 and 8 Open | Left Engine |
| pins 19 and 8 Open | pins 20 and 8 Jumpered | Right Engine |
| pins 19 and 8 Jumpered | pins 20 and 8 Jumpered | Illegal |
- For engine 1 refer to AWM 732503
- For engine 2 refer to AWM 732504.
(3) If the fault continues:
(a) Examine the WF01 (4217KS) harness, connector P2 (4000KS-P2) - EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) - pylon junction box, for problems which are possible between the EEC (4000KS) and the pylon junction box.
1 Inspect the harness for damage.
2 Inspect for loose or damaged connector.
NOTE: Loose connectors must be disconnected and examined for further wear or damage.
(b) If a problem is found with the harness or connectors: 1 Replace WF01 HARNESS-FAN(4217KS) AMM 73-21-61-000-802 and AMM 73-21-61-400-802.
2 Do the test given in Para. 3.
(4) If no problems are found with the harness, use a PLIERS - JAWED, SOFT to disconnect the electrical connector P2 (4000KS-P2) from the EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) from the pylon junction box.
(a) Examine the pins and sockets (contacts) for alignment and damage. Look for contacts pushed rearward into the connector face. Replace parts as necessary.
(b) Clean the contacts with contact cleaner and clean cloth per SPOP 6. Blow dry with air (at less than 30 psi) across the connector face AMM 70-70-00-910-803.
(c) Reconnect the electrical connector P2 (4000KS-P2) to the EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) to the pylon junction box.
(d) Do the test given in Para. 3.
(5) If the fault continues:
(a) Disconnect the electrical connector P2 (4000KS-P2) from the EEC (4000KS) and connector P407 (407VC-A) from the pylon junction box. Use a MULTIMETER - STANDARD to test the engine position channel B circuits in the harness. Refer to Table 1. Look for:
1 Wire-to-wire shorts
2 Shorts to ground
3 Continuity (less than 5 ohms resistance).
NOTE: A short to ground is found when the resistance is less than 100 000 (100K) ohms.
Table 1: Engine Position Channel B Connector Contacts | WF01 (4217KS) Harness P2 (4000KS-P2) EEC (4000KS) Connector Contacts | WF01 (4217KS) Harness P407 (407VC-A-P407) Pylon Connector Contacts |
|---|---|
| MM | 19 |
| LL | 20 |
| PP | 8 |
1 Replace HARNESS-FAN, WF01 [4217KS] AMM 73-21-61-000-802 and AMM 73-21-61-400-802.
2 Do the test given in Para. 3.
(c) If no problems are found with the WF01 harness, re-connect the connector P407 (407VC-A) at the pylon disconnect.
(6) If the fault continues:
(a) Replace
(b) Do the test given in Para. 3.
Subtask 73-21-00-860-069-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(a) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors AMM 78-36-00-410-802.
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(a) Close the thrust reverser cowl-doors AMM 78-36-00-410-802.
EEC Wiring Harnesses