CMRP Reliability-Centered Maintenance Analysis 2

Question 1

What are the seven questions that form the basis of RCM analysis per SAE JA1011?

Accepted Answer

Functions, functional failures, failure modes, failure effects, consequences, proactive tasks, default actions

Answer

RCM answers seven questions in sequence from functions through failure modes, effects, consequences, to task selection.

Question 2

How does RCM classify failure consequences?

Accepted Answer

Into four categories: hidden, safety/environmental, operational, and non-operational

Answer

RCM classifies consequences into four categories that determine the maintenance response type.

Question 3

What is a functional failure in RCM terminology?

Accepted Answer

The inability to fulfill a function to an acceptable performance standard

Answer

A functional failure occurs when an asset cannot perform one or more functions to the minimum required performance standard.

Question 4

What is the RCM decision diagram used for?

Accepted Answer

To systematically select the most appropriate maintenance task for each failure mode

Answer

The RCM decision diagram is a structured logic tree guiding analysts through consequence classification and task selection.

Question 5

What is the role of operating context in RCM analysis?

Accepted Answer

It defines specific conditions affecting function definitions, failure patterns, and consequence severity

Answer

The operating context describes the environment, conditions, and requirements that influence how an asset is used and how failures affect operations.

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