RCM failure modes are written at a detailed level

• Part, problem and specific cause
• EX: fuel pump motor bearing  seized  due to lack of lubrication

Uses a structured decision process to develop mitigating tasks

• To eliminate, detect, reduce the frequency of occurrence of each specific failure mode
• Results in a complete maintenance strategy

If an applicable task cannot be found or redesign

• In this case, reduce failure consequences’ MTTR

RCM failure modes are written at a detailed level

• Part, problem and specific cause
• EX: fuel pump motor bearing seized  due to lack of lubrication

Uses a structured decision process to develop mitigating tasks

• To eliminate, detect, reduce the frequency of occurrence of each specific failure mode
• Results in a complete maintenance strategy

If an applicable task cannot be found or redesign

• In this case, reduce failure consequences’ MTTR