38: Scope Issue
Definition/Typical Issues
Was the scope of the event-based maintenance inappropriate? Was the scope too broad or too narrow?
Examples
Example 1
- At the end of the season, oil in lawn mowers was supposed to be winterized to prevent damage while sitting idle over the winter. However, the event-based maintenance task did not include stabilizing (i.e., winterizing) the gas. As a result, the mowers' fuel lines were gummed up in the spring when the mowers were brought out for use.
Example 2
- Product barrels that were returned to the plant from customers were cleaned shortly before they were to be used. However, the pallets the barrels sat on were not inspected. The pallets were sometimes damaged prior to returning to the plant. Because the pallets were not inspected, repairs to damaged pallets discovered during use often disrupted production.
Typical Recommendations
- Review the scope of the event-based maintenance procedures to ensure that they are broad enough to address the issue.
- Review the scope of the event-based maintenance activities to ensure that they address all aspects of the equipment.
Cross-References
| Version 10 Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 44 | Scope LTA |
| Maritime Element(s) | |
|---|---|
| Node ID | Node Name |
| 54 | Scope Issue |