- Failure risk is high and often poorly misunderstood.
- Production losses are unacceptable.
- Decisions carry significant financial or safety consequences
- Internal teams or OEMs cannot reach clear conclusions.
- The root cause isn't clear, and the same failure keeps recurring.
- New equipment packages are approved without independent technical review.
- Maintenance strategies are based on OEM defaults rather than actual failure modes.
- A second opinion is needed before committing to a costly repair or replacement.
- Unplanned shutdowns cost more than the repair itself.