DEFSTAN 00-45(PT3)/2(2012) : 2012

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 BACKGROUND TO RELIABILITY CENTRED MAINTENANCE
2 Scope
3 Warning
4 Normative References
5 Benefits of RCM
6 Interaction with Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
7 Sources of Guidance Material on the Application of RCM
8 Process Overview
9 Overall Requirement
10 APPLYING RCM TO AN END ITEM
11 Introduction
12 Preparatory Work
13 RCM Analysis
14 Maintenance Task Rationalization and Packaging
15 Production of Maintenance Schedules
16 Maintenance Programme Implementation
17 Sustaining the Programme
18 END ITEM OPERATING CONTEXTS
19 Purpose
20 Description
21 FUNCTIONAL MODELLING AND RCM CANDIDATE SELECTION
22 Introduction
23 Functional Model Requirements
24 Required Detail
25 Allocating Assets to Functions
26 Functional Model Verification
27 Allocation of Analysis Identification or Control Numbers
28 Significant Candidates for RCM Analysis
29 Output
30 ANALYSIS LEVEL OPERATING CONTEXTS
31 Introduction
32 Description
33 Analysis Boundaries
34 Sources of Information
35 Standard Numbering Systems
36 FAILURE MODES, EFFECTS AND CRITICALITY ANALYSIS
37 The FMECA Process
38 Functions
39 Functional Failures
40 Compensating Provisions
41 Failure Detection
42 Failure Modes
43 Failure Mode Indicator
44 Failure Effects
45 Failure Probability Level
46 Hazard Severity Classification
47 Criticality Analysis
48 Output
49 RCM DECISION LOGIC
50 Introduction
51 Consequence Analysis
52 Preventive Maintenance Task Criteria
53 Quantitative Descriptions of Failure
54 Age Reliability Characteristics
55 Task Effectiveness
56 On-Condition Tasks
57 Hard Time Tasks
58 Failure Finding Tasks
59 Using the FFI Formulae
60 Support Tasks
61 Maintenance Cost
62 Task Trade-Offs
63 Health and Usage Monitoring Systems
64 Default Actions
65 Age Exploration Candidates
66 Consolidation of Tasks
67 Task Descriptions
68 Outputs
69 STRUCTURES
70 Introduction
71 Classification of Structure
72 Structural Failure Modes
73 Safe Life and Damage Tolerant Structure
74 Structural Maintenance Tasks
75 ZONAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACE AREAS ANALYSIS
76 Introduction
77 Principles of Zonal and External Surface Area Analysis
78 Zonal and ESA Analysis
79 Cleaning of Zones
80 RATIONALIZATION OF PM TASKS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
    THE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
81 Introduction
82 Use of Conversion Factors
83 Levels of Maintenance
84 Task Elapsed Time
85 Initial Packaging Assessment
86 Packaging the Deep Maintenance Level Tasks
87 Packaging the Intermediate Maintenance Level Tasks
88 Packaging the First Line Maintenance Tasks
89 Out of Phase Maintenance
90 Rationalization as a Result of Equipment Removal
91 Use of Maintenance Backstops
92 Special Considerations for HUMS Driven Tasks
93 Recording Rationalised Task Intervals
94 Output
95 MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME SUSTAINMENT
96 Introduction
97 Collecting Performance and Usage Data
98 Interpretation of Performance and Usage Data
99 Engineering and Operational Influences
100 Feedback from In-Service Engineering Logistics
101 PT Inputs
102 PM Programme Continuous Reviews
103 AGE EXPLORATION
104 Introduction
105 Objectives, Principles and Guidelines
106 Analysis Techniques
107 Degradation Analysis
108 Actuarial Analysis
109 Applying Sampling Techniques
110 Random Sampling
111 Opportunity Sampling
112 Threshold Sampling
113 Fleet Leader Sampling
114 Constant Density Sampling
115 Structures Sampling
116 AE Priorities
117 AE Tasks for Safety Related Failure Consequences
118 AE Tasks for Non-Safety Related Failure Consequences
119 AE Data Collection
120 Applying the Results of an AE Analysis
121 Recommendations for AE
122 Output
123 AUDITING
124 Purpose
125 Types of Audit
126 Auditors
127 Procedures and Documentation
128 ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF RCM
129 Introduction
Annex A - Maintenance Costing
Annex B - Example Checklists for RCM Audits
Annex C - Risk Based Maintenance

Gives guidance on the RCM principles and processes that are to be applied whenever an RCM study is undertaken, as mandated by the requirements described in Def Stan 00-45 Part 1.