Based on advanced maintenance models developed during FAA certification of 747 aircraft, reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) is used to control maintenance costs while improving reliability. Author Jim August tells you how RCM makes sense for electric utilities who have been forced to control maintenance costs and improve reliability in the troes of conversion to retail competition. Contents: Applied RCM: an overview Maintenance RCM performance Plant needs Applications Lessons Fast track Maintenance software Measures Conclusions Appendices (glossary, further readings, RCM software applications).