What is the primary goal of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM)?

The primary goal of Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) is to perform maintenance actions based on actual component wear. This approach emphasizes monitoring the actual condition of equipment rather than adhering to a predetermined maintenance schedule. By utilizing real-time data about the performance and degradation of components, maintenance can be timed precisely to when it is truly needed. This method not only enhances reliability and safety but also maximizes the lifespan of components by preventing premature maintenance actions that might occur if only a rigid schedule were followed.

In contrast, continuous maintenance of aircraft, while it may involve ongoing assessments, does not specifically focus on actual wear and does not capture the essence of CBM. Reducing operational costs is often a benefit of CBM, but it is not the primary goal; rather, it is a consequence of improving maintenance efficiency and effectiveness. Tracking flight hours plays an important role in maintenance management but is not the central focus of CBM, which is more concerned with the condition of components rather than the duration of operation or activity.