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RCM - A Practical Guide

Teardown examination The complete disassembly of a serviceable item that has survived to a specified age limit to
(mechanical components). examine the condition of each of its parts as a basis for judging whether it would have survived
to a proposed higher age limit.
Teardown examination The disassembly of structural items to identify any significant damage that is present either at
(structure). the completion of a fatigue test, or on structure which is being used for destructive sampling
that has not been detected during the test, or its life, respectively.
Use Study. The Use Study details the system description, its mission profile, operating requirements and the
existing logistics support available (Def Stan 00-600).
Zonal survey. A general visual examination of a specified zone to detect damage, deterioration and
discrepancies, and assess the general condition of the zone.

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