Course Overview
An intensive, hands-on course of instruction, into all facets of Reliability Centred Maintenance. The course presents a no-nonsense approach to applying the latest techniques for development of a cost-effective Scheduled Maintenance Programme. Students participate in syndicates to complete a series of exercises in performance of RCM decision criteria, cost-benefit analysis and Maintenance Schedule Development.
Delivery Options:
Classroom Course: 3 days
On-site: 3 days
Is this course for me?
This course is relevant to Reliability Engineers, ILS and Supportability Engineers, LSA Engineers, AR&M Engineers, Support Engineers and managers.
This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and contributes to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
Course Outline
Module 1: RCM Programme
- Introduction to RCM
- History of RCM
- Definitions
- Maintenance and Support Philosophy
- Overview of RCM
- Attributes of RCM
- RCM Standards:
- MSG3
- MIL-STD-2173
- Def Stan 00-045
- ASD S4000P
- JA1012
- RCM2
- Reliability
- Failure Patterns
Session 2: RCM Process
- MSG-3 Objectives
- Input Requirements
- Operating Context
- Functional System Definition
- Functional Partitioning
- Allocating Assets to Functions
Session 3: Assessing RCM Cost Effectiveness
- Determining the cost of RCM
- Determining the cost of no RCM
- Balancing the Results
Session 4: Spares Holdings
- Sparing Determination
- Anticipatory Sparing
- Spares Modelling
- Operational Availability
Session 5: FMECA – Functionally Significant Items (FSIs)
- Identification of Failure Modes & Effects
- Criticality of Failures
- Safety Assessment
- Minimum Mission Essential Functions
Session 6: FMECA – Structurally Significant Items (SSIs)
- Fatigue Damage (FD)
- Accidental Damage (AD)
- Environmental Deterioration (ED)
- Criticality of Failures
- Damage Modes
Session 7: RCM Logic Application
- MSG-3
- Systems / Powerplant, including components and APU‘s
- Maintenance Significant Items (MSI)
- Aircraft Structures
- Structural Significant Items (SSI)
- Zonal Inspections
- Lightning/High Intensity Radiated Field (L/HIRF) protection systems
- Def Stan 00-045
- ASD S4000P
Session 8: Task Rationalisation & Maintenance Schedules
- Task Frequency
- Certification Maintenance Requirements
- Task Rationalisation
- Maintenance Schedule Preparation
Session 9: RCM Implementation
- RCM Analysis Team
- Buyer & Seller Responsibilities
- Contracting for an RCM Study
- RCM and Warranties
- RCM and COTS Items
Session 10: RCM for In-Service Systems
- Validating the RCM Programme
- Using In-Service Data
- Through Life Management
Course Locations:
Classroom
Allan Webb’s Public Courses are delivered at the Delta by Marriott, Cheltenham Chase,
Shurdington Road, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4PB.
On-site
If required, and where student numbers justify doing so, the course can be tailored to a specific organisation or industry (whilst retaining all the core elements) and conducted at an individual company’s premises.
Online Classroom
Our online courses are hosted using our Webex Training Platform.
Price:
Classroom Course: £1,140 + VAT
On-site: Priced on Request
Bespoke Courses
Allan Webb also offers bespoke courses to meet the needs of our clients. If our public course offerings are not quite what you are looking for, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. From mixing and matching modules from existing courses, to arranging on-site or in-house sessions for large groups on a convenient date, Allan Webb works with our clients to ensure that they get the experience that works for them.
Contact: Ruth Warner, Head of Learning, on +44 1453 824581 or Training@allanwebb.co.uk
Alternatively, you can use the form at the bottom of the page to request additional information.