FRACAS (Failure
reporting, analysis and corrective
actions system) is a
disciplined closed loop failure
reporting, analysis and corrective
action system.
The FRACAS process (system) is an
essential element for the
achievement of product reliability
and safety.
A Failure Reporting Analysis and
Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
is used to record all failures and
problems related to a product or
process and their associated root
causes and failure analyses in
order to assist in identifying and
implementing corrective actions.
FRACAS references:
MIL-STD-2155(AS) - Military
Standard Failure Reporting,
Analysis and Corrective Action
System (FRACAS), 24th July 1985
DEF STAN 00-40 - Reliability
and Maintainability
DEF STAN 00-41 - Reliability
and Maintainability GB MOD Guide
to Practices and Procedures
(Section 25)