International Journal of Reliability, Risk and Safety: Theory and Application

International Journal of Reliability, Risk and Safety: Theory and Application

Reliability Evaluation of Systems Related to PC-7 Aircrew Using FMEA Method

Document Type : Original Research Article

Authors
Mostafa Livani 1
Mahmud Ketabi 2
Mohammad Davarzani 2
1 Department of Aerospace Engineering, Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
2 Faculty of Graduate Studies, Shahid Sattari Aeronautical University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/ijrrs.2023.6.2.8
Abstract
In this article, the reliability of the equipment related to the PC-7 aircrew is evaluated using the FMEA method. For this purpose, a complete review of the equipment and systems related to the PC-7 aircrew was done. Then, the potential failure modes were determined for each of the subsystems. In the following, the parameters of the RPN formula were determined by the questionnaire method and obtaining the opinions of technical experts and pilots of the PC-7 aircraft about the severity of the failure, the probability of their occurrence, and the difficulty of detecting them. Also, the risk diagram was drawn based on two main parameters, including the severity of the effect and the probability of failure. Finally, the highest RPN coefficient determined that the three electronic, engine, and airplane fuel systems have the highest RPN values and risk probability.
Keywords
PC-7
FMEA
RPN
Reliability
Risk Diagram
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International Journal of Reliability, Risk and Safety: Theory and Application
Volume 6, Issue 2
September 2023
Pages 65-75

  • Receive Date 19 October 2023
  • Revise Date 23 December 2023
  • Accept Date 24 December 2023