What is the primary aim of RCM?

The primary aim of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) is to preserve the system in a cost-effective manner. RCM focuses on understanding the reliability and functionality of assets to ensure that they continue to perform effectively while minimizing unnecessary maintenance costs. This approach aligns maintenance strategies with the operational requirements of the system, thus optimizing asset performance and longevity while considering budget constraints.

By preserving assets efficiently, RCM seeks to balance maintenance efforts and costs with the need for reliability and functionality, ensuring that the system operates at an optimal level without incurring excessive expenditures. This focus on cost-effectiveness in maintaining system integrity is what sets RCM apart as a strategic maintenance methodology.