INVESTIGATION TOWARD PROVIDING THE BEST TECHNICAL APPROACH TO ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING RELIABILITY IN PROPELLER CONTROLS
Abstract
An effective reliability program must contain 5 essential activities: (1) definition of reliability terms and concepts, (2) specification of reliability goals and criteria, (3) measure ment of reliability achievement, (4) comparison of measured reliability with specified goals and criteria, and (5) engineering action to attain and maintain reliability. This study describes specific steps in a technical approach to propel ler-control reliability. Methodology of reli ability, field experience, and computer simula tion developed during the research study are described. Reliability is defined in terms of operational consequences of malfunction and failure. Numeric goals and criteria are identi fied in the context of design, test, and opera tion of propeller controls. Measurement is treated in terms of analyses and tests to be performed. A characteristic feature of the reliability growth process is the continuing need for comparisons of reliability estimates with numeric goals, followed by engineering action to attain and maintain reliability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1959
- Accession Number
- AD0410248
Entities
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute