Failure Modes Effect Analysis

Failure Modes Effect Analysis

FMEA

Definition

FMEA is used to identify the causes of failure and the effects that the failure has on the function of a Maintenance Significant Item (MSI). FMEA is used extensively in the design of new equipment but the use of it to aid maintenance programme development is slightly different in approach.

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