To be JA1011-compliant, an RCM process must answer seven fundamental questions for every asset in its current operating context:
The standard was created to protect the integrity of the RCM term, which was being applied to various maintenance processes that did not align with the rigorous, function-based logic of its founders, Stanley Nowlan and Howard Heap . It acts as a "measuring stick" for organizations to evaluate RCM services, training, or software before implementation. The 7 Mandatory Questions
What are the functions and performance standards of the asset?
What should be done if no suitable proactive task can be found? Key Requirements for Compliance
What can be done to predict or prevent each failure?