Evaluation of Potential Subsystem or Component Failures

Of the many possible failures that could occur within this system, the following examples are provided and discussed to demonstrate the typical approach used in developing an FMEA. Based on these examples, the reader should be able to grasp the fundamental FMEA concepts and, with some practice, utilize this tool to evaluate virtually any simple or complex system used in their respective organizations. 

The possible causes of an inoperative hoist include a loss in the power supply, defective circuitry, and/or defective bearings. (Note In the examination of 

PART OB DRAWING PART NAME PART FUNCTION FAILURE MODE AND CAUSE FAILURE EFFECT ON SYSTEM OR COMPONENT EFFECT ON JOB OR PERSONNEL CRRICALRY LEVEL 

XYZ Crane Drawing 042919S4-B Main and Auxiliary Hoist Motors Provides motive power for raising and lowering suspended load from hoist INOPERATIVE Loss of powen Defective circuitiy Defective bearings Load cannot be raised or lowered. Brake will hold load stationaiy. No effect, except delay in operations during repair 3 

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