Corrective Maintenance Flashcards
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The MAIN purpose of a post-repair functional test before returning equipment to service is to:
Answer: Confirm the equipment operates within its designed specifications after the repair
A functional test verifies that the corrective repair resolved the failure mode and that the equipment meets its required performance parameters before operators depend on it.
When installing a replacement bearing, premature re-failure is BEST prevented by:
Answer: Using proper installation tooling, verifying dimensional fit, and applying the correct lubricant quantity
Improper installation—wrong fit, incorrect lubrication, or housing damage—is a leading cause of early bearing failure; proper tooling and specification compliance prevent it.
A corrective maintenance job is considered officially complete when:
Answer: Equipment is confirmed to be operating at its required performance level
Completion requires demonstrated restoration of function, not just administrative closure; the equipment must perform its intended function at specified parameters.
Which corrective action BEST reduces the probability of a failure recurring after a repair?
Answer: Applying improvements that directly address the identified root cause
Eliminating the root cause—not just repairing the symptom—breaks the failure cycle and prevents recurrence of the same failure mode.
Precision laser shaft alignment after corrective motor or pump replacement is critical because:
Answer: Misalignment is a leading cause of premature bearing, coupling, and seal failures
Angular or parallel misalignment creates cyclic bending loads on shafts and bearings, accelerating fatigue failure; laser alignment achieves tolerances that dial indicators cannot reliably reach.
Before transferring repaired equipment back to the operations team, the maintenance technician should:
Answer: Brief the operator on what was repaired, changes made, and symptoms to watch for
A clear handoff communication ensures operators know what was fixed, what to monitor, and when to call maintenance if anomalies reappear—closing the corrective loop.
Which activity BEST exemplifies quality assurance within a corrective maintenance program?
Answer: Verifying that repairs conform to manufacturer specifications and performance standards
Quality assurance requires comparing the repaired equipment's condition and performance against defined standards, not just confirming it 'runs'—this catches inadequate repairs before they cause secondary failures.