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The Fallacy of MTBUR & MTBF As Reliability Metrics
The Fallacy of MTBUR & MTBF As Reliability Metrics
Reliability Metrics
Thomas Carroll
NetJets, Inc
October 25, 2005
MTBUR =
MTBF =
D Rogue components
ÕReliability issues
D Premature failures
D Rogue components
Fact:
MTBUR has nothing to do with the amount of time
a component spends in service
• Multi-layered assessments
– Overhauls
– Operational impacts
– Modification accomplishments
– Other related system issues
Thomas Carroll
NetJets, Inc
October 25, 2005