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Maintenance Awareness Flashcards

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  1. What does 'mean time to repair' (MTTR) indicate about a maintenance operation?

    Answer: The average time required to restore failed equipment to operating condition

    MTTR measures how long it takes on average to diagnose, repair, and return equipment to service after a failure.

  2. A V-belt on a conveyor drive appears cracked and glazed. This indicates:

    Answer: The belt is over-tensioned or heat-damaged and should be replaced

    Cracking and glazing are signs of heat damage or over-tensioning, indicating the belt is near failure and must be replaced to prevent unexpected downtime.

  3. Which of the following best describes 'condition-based maintenance'?

    Answer: Triggering maintenance actions based on measured performance indicators

    Condition-based maintenance uses real-time monitoring data—such as temperature, vibration, or oil analysis—to determine when maintenance is actually needed.

  4. What is the function of a pressure relief valve in a pneumatic or hydraulic system?

    Answer: To prevent system pressure from exceeding a safe limit

    A pressure relief valve automatically opens to divert fluid when system pressure exceeds a preset limit, protecting equipment and personnel from over-pressurization.

  5. During a routine inspection, a production technician notices that a safety interlock switch on a machine guard is bypassed with a wire. The correct action is to:

    Answer: Remove the bypass, restore the interlock, and report the finding

    Bypassed safety interlocks are serious hazards; the bypass must be removed immediately, the interlock restored, and the incident reported per safety protocols.

  6. Why is proper torquing of fasteners important during equipment reassembly after maintenance?

    Answer: Under- or over-torquing can cause equipment failure or leaks

    Correct torque ensures fasteners clamp components securely; under-torquing causes loosening and leaks, while over-torquing can strip threads or crack components.

  7. In 5S methodology, which step involves removing unneeded items from the work area?

    Answer: Sort

    The first S—Sort (Seiri)—involves identifying and removing items from the workspace that are not needed for current operations.