Define the asset and concern

Practical guidance

Define the asset and concern

Begin with the asset function, criticality, recent symptoms, maintenance history, access constraints, and the consequence of missing a developing defect.

Describe the decision in practical terms: screen a fleet, diagnose an exception, verify a repair, establish a baseline, or monitor a high-consequence asset continuously.

Key points

• Name the asset and operating state
• Identify credible failure modes
• Clarify the decision and required confidence
• Record access, safety, and timing constraints