Reliability in Aeronautical Systems and Preventive Maintenance-Based Decision-Making: AStrategic Approach to Mitigating Risks and Reducing Operational Cost
Reliability in Aeronautical Systems and Preventive Maintenance-Based Decision-Making: AStrategic Approach to Mitigating Risks and Reducing Operational Cost
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https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v1i1.2025.1087Keywords:
Reliability. Preventive maintenance. Aviation. Risk. Aeronautical engineering.Abstract
The reliability of aeronautical systems plays a fundamental role in flight safety and the
operational efficiency of both commercial and military aviation. This article examines how
reliability modeling and the application of statistical techniques to preventive maintenance
contribute to more assertive decision-making, with a direct impact on cost reduction, failure
prevention, and increased aircraft availability. Based on the works of authors such as Barbosa
(2018), Cruz (2016), and Vilela (2010), the study discusses the main mathematical functions
and statistical distributions used in failure prediction and their effects on the life cycle of
aeronautical components. International studies are also considered, including Payne’s (2006)
research on memory reliability in maintenance tasks. The data indicate that the intelligent use
of reliability models enables the alignment of economic efficiency and technical safety, thus
strengthening a proactive safety culture in aviation.
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