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The document defines basic terms used in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). It describes key terms like failure, failure mode, failure cause/mechanism, failure effect, indenture levels, local effect, next higher level effect, end effect, detection, severity, and remarks/mitigation/actions. Failure mode refers to the specific way a failure occurs, while failure cause/mechanism describes the underlying reasons or sequence of events that lead to the failure mode over time. Failure effect describes the immediate consequences of a failure.

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Fmea

The document defines basic terms used in failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). It describes key terms like failure, failure mode, failure cause/mechanism, failure effect, indenture levels, local effect, next higher level effect, end effect, detection, severity, and remarks/mitigation/actions. Failure mode refers to the specific way a failure occurs, while failure cause/mechanism describes the underlying reasons or sequence of events that lead to the failure mode over time. Failure effect describes the immediate consequences of a failure.

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Basic terms[edit] The following covers some basic FMEA terminology.

[4] Failure The loss of an intended function of a device under stated conditions. Failure mode The specific manner or way by which a failure occurs in terms of failure of the item (being a part or (sub) system) function under investigation; it may general ly describe the way the failure occurs. It shall at least clearly describe a (en d) failure state of the item (or function in case of a Functional FMEA) under co nsideration. It is the result of the failure mechanism (cause of the failure mod e). For example; a fully fractured axle, a deformed axle or a fully open or full y closed electrical contact are each a separate failure mode. Failure cause and/or mechanism Defects in requirements, design, process, quality control, handling or part appl ication, which are the underlying cause or sequence of causes that initiate a pr ocess (mechanism) that leads to a failure mode over a certain time. A failure mo de may have more causes. For example; "fatigue or corrosion of a structural beam " or "fretting corrosion in a electrical contact" is a failure mechanism and in itself (likely) not a failure mode. The related failure mode (end state) is a "f ull fracture of structural beam" or "an open electrical contact". The initial Ca use might have been "Improper application of corrosion protection layer (paint)" and /or "(abnormal) vibration input from another (possible failed) system". Failure effect Immediate consequences of a failure on operation, function or functionality, or status of some item Indenture levels (bill of material or functional breakdown) An identifier for system level and thereby item complexity. Complexity increases as levels are closer to one. Local effect The failure effect as it applies to the item under analysis. Next higher level effect The failure effect as it applies at the next higher indenture level. End effect The failure effect at the highest indenture level or total system. Detection The means of detection of the failure mode by maintainer, operator or built in d etection system, including estimated dormancy period (if applicable) Severity The consequences of a failure mode. Severity considers the worst potential conse quence of a failure, determined by the degree of injury, property damage, system damage and/or time lost to repair the failure. Remarks / mitigation / actions Additional info, including the proposed mitigation or actions used to lower a ri sk or justify a risk level or scenario.

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