BS 5760-5:1991
Reliability of systems, equipment and components - Guide to failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMEA and FMECA)

Standard No.

BS 5760-5:1991

Release Date

1991

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2006-06

Replace By

BS EN 60812:2006

BS 5760-5:1991(1999)

Latest

BS EN 60812:2006

BS 5760-5:1991(1999)

Scope

Practical guide to the application of reliability analysis techniques for the development of more reliable designs or processes. FMEA identifies possible failures within a system which affect system performance. FMECA considers the probabilities of failures occurring and the severity of the consequences to provide measures of their criticalities. To be read in conjunction with BS 4778

BS 5760-5:1991 history

• 2006 BS EN 60812:2006 Analysis techniques for system reliability - Procedure for failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
• 1991 BS 5760-5:1991 Reliability of systems, equipment and components - Guide to failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMEA and FMECA)