Abstract: A system and method for performing RCM analysis is disclosed. The system is an automated system for performing RCM analysis/maintenance program development requirements. The invention adheres to MSG-3 standards and guidelines. The system provides a user interface which is broken down in a hierarchical fashion which easily allows a user to enter data in accordance with MSG-3 procedures. A database includes one or more systems. Systems can be further refined to include one or more subsystems, sub-subsystems and parts. RCM analysis is performed at a Maintenance Significant Item (MSI) level which includes defining reliability data for the MSI. A part, by definition is an MSI. However, a subsystem or a system can also be an MSI. A system includes functions. A function can have one or more failures associated with it. There can be one or more effects associated with a failure. There can be one or more causes for an effect.