##  [Reliability-Centered Maintenance](/reliability-centered-maintenance) 

  ##  [Reliability-Centered Maintenance](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/reliability-centered-maintenance-0) 

  

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Definition

A structured decision-making process for selecting and prioritizing maintenance tasks by analysing asset functions, failure modes, and the consequences of failure so that maintenance actions (preventive, predictive, redesign or run-to-failure) optimize safety, availability and lifecycle cost consistent with operational priorities.