Too often in our industry, organisations focus on the latest technology, and the basics of Maintenance and Reliability take a back seat. That is a major reason why Reliability often suffers. We end up being controlled by our machines and operate in “Reactive Mode,” rushing around putting out fires. Profits suffer and so do our teams.

Nancy reveals how to achieve your Reliability goals using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). You will leave empowered to bring five basic skills to the forefront of your own organisation and learn how to have long term success with RCM.

Starting her RCM journey at the Naval Air Warfare Center in 1997, Nancy embraced RCM for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE). Progressing to RCM Team Leader, Nancy and her team achieved remarkable results, reducing maintenance, enhancing availability, and cutting costs. Transitioning to private practice in 2001 with The Force,Inc., Nancy has applied RCM across diverse equipment, notably benefiting projects like the CH-47 Chinook, the US Army’s heavy-lift helicopter, and the National Security Complex. Nancy was personally mentored by John Moubray.

In this deep dive session, we’ll demystify the common misconceptions about Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). These misunderstandings stem from seven key misconceptions of the RCM process:

1. RCM seeks to analyze every Failure Mode
2. RCM is too time and resource intensive
3. RCM only produces a maintenance plan
4. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) is not included in RCM
5. The consideration of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is a separate process
6. RCM should be applied to all assets
7. RCM has serious weaknesses in an industrial environment

This presentation not only debunks each of the seven misconceptions surrounding RCM. It offers an overview of the RCM process while delving into key principles including the importance of writing Functions correctly, proper techniques for writing Failure Modes, and clarifying a vital yet commonly misunderstood Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) concept. It is enriched with practical insights from real-world examples. Nancy Regan guides attendees as they discover just how robust, powerful, and uncomplicated the RCM process really is.

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