
The Living Process of RCM - The Comprehensive Power of RCM
Published on February 18, 2026
In Unit 8, we wrap up our exploration of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), highlighting how this comprehensive process integrates FMEA, FMECA, and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) into a unified approach. We discuss how the first four steps of RCM encompass Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and how adding step five — failure consequences — elevates this to Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA). Join me, Nancy Regan, as we conclude this journey through one of the most powerful asset management processes on the planet.
About the Author:
Nancy Regan is an RCM expert with 26+ years of experience in analysis, training, and implementation. She helps organizations cut costs, prevent failures, and build a Reliability Culture. With a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle, she authored The RCM Solution, a guide to successful RCM programs.
