Applied R&M Manual for Defence Systems
(GR-77 Issue 2009)
Introduction
This R&M Reference is
presented as an aid to both the Ministry of Defence and Industry in the
engineering of availability, reliability and maintainability at all stages of
the lifecycle of a system, type of equipment or instance thereof.
There are a number of high level subjects to be addressed in
any reference. These form an
introduction and set the scene. Here
they look at R&M in general, how R&M relates to other engineering
disciplines and what it consists of at a high level.
Part B - R&M Related Activities
The structured decomposition identifies a number of
activities that are undertaken under the banner of R&M. Each activity has a purpose, in terms of
producing a given type of information, and is performed through the use of one
or more techniques.
Part C - R&M Related Techniques
The activities above are achieved by applying R&M
techniques. There are many techniques
that have been developed over the years.
This section aims to present a fairly comprehensive set of techniques
but can not guarantee to cover all techniques.
Part D - R&M Supporting Theory
Underlying the techniques described in other parts is a
substantial level of theory. This is best
presented in its own right to avoid detail and duplication in the technique
chapters.
This section compliments Parts A to D by providing a number
of useful leaflets, templates, terms of reference and other documents and
papers to encourage and enable the successful management of R&M acquisition
and development programmes.
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