The following steps are necessary to perform FMEA:
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.1 to define the system to be analysed;
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.2 to illustrate the interrelationships of functional
elements of the system by means of block diagrams;
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.3 to identify all potential failure modes and
their causes;
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.4 to evaluate the effects on the system of each
failure mode;
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.5 to identify failure detection methods;
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.6 to identify corrective measures for failure
modes;
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.7 to assess the probability of failures causing
hazardous or catastrophic effects, where applicable;
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.8 to document the analysis;
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.9 to develop a test programme;
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.10 to prepare FMEA report.