ISO 16159:2012
(Main)Space systems — Launch pad and integration site — Facility, system and equipment failure analysis
Space systems — Launch pad and integration site — Facility, system and equipment failure analysis
ISO 16159:2012 establishes procedures for the analysis of failures that occur during the acceptance testing or operation of launch pad and integration site facilities, systems and equipment. The procedures define the processes for investigating, analysing and identifying the probable causes of failures, and for developing corrective actions to preclude future failures. The purpose of ISO 16159:2012 is to provide rules for investigating, analysing and identifying the causes of failures, sufficient information so that corrective action may be implemented to prevent failure recurrence, and a uniform method for maintaining records of the findings of all failure causes so as to provide information for other failure investigations.
Systèmes spatiaux — Aire de lancement et site d'intégration — Analyse de défaillance des installations, du système et de l'équipement
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 16159
First edition
2012-08-15
Space systems — Launch pad and
integration site — Facility, system and
equipment failure analysis
Systèmes spatiaux — Aire de lancement et site d’intégration — Analyse
de défaillance des installations, du système et de l’équipement
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction . v
1 Scope . 1
2 Terms and definitions . 1
3 General provisions . 2
4 Methods of analysis . 3
5 Documentation and distribution of the failure analysis results . 5
6 Preventive actions . 6
Annex A (informative) Possible corrective actions . 7
Bibliography . 8
Foreword
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ISO 16159 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 20, Aircraft and space vehicles, Subcommittee
SC 14, Space systems and operations.
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Introduction
Failure of the launch pad or integration site facility, system or equipment during acceptance testing or operation
can be catastrophic. Failure of the facility, systems or equipment can damage flight or ground hardware and
injure personnel. Failures need to be thoroughly investigated in order to prevent future failures, damage
and injuries. In order to investigate failures of launch pad or integration site facilities, systems or equipment,
adequate processes and procedures must be employed to thoroughly analyse and determine the cause of the
failure. Identification of failure causes is necessary to implement changes to the facility, system and equipment
in order to prevent a recurrence of the failure and the resulting damage or injury. This International Standard
establishes procedures for determining the causes of facility, system and equipment failures and preventing
such failures.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 16159:2012(E)
Space systems — Launch pad and integration site — Facility,
system and equipment failure analysis
1 Scope
This International Standard establishes procedures for the analysis of failures that occur during the acceptance
testing or operation of launch pad and integration site facilities, systems and equipment. The procedures define
the processes for investigating, analysing and identifying the probable causes of failures, and for developing
corrective actions to preclude future failures.
The purpose of this International Standard is to provide
— rules for investigating, analysing and identifying the causes of failures,
— sufficient information so that corrective action may be implemented to prevent failure recurrence, and
— a uniform method for maintaining records of the findings of all failure causes so as to provide information
for other failure investigations.
2 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
2.1
complex
launch pad or integration site
[ISO 26870:2009, definition 3.2]
2.2
discrepant component
first component of a facility, a system or equipment that manifests failure
NOTE The discrepant component may or may not be the primary or initial component to fail.
2.3
design documentation
documentation created by the developer and containing the requirements for the manufacture, fabrication,
purchase or production of the components of the facility, system or equipment
2.4
failure
termination of the ability of an item to perform the function for which it was designed
[ISO 14620-2:2011, definition 3.5]
2.5
failure analysis
systematic approach to determine, as a minimum, the mode and mechanism of failure via investigative
techniques, in order to identify and assess potential root causes and ultimately arrive at the most probable,
and to identify and assess potential corrective actions and ultimately recommend/implement the most suitable
NOTE Investigative techniques can range from examination in the field to evaluation in the laboratory.
2.6
primary failed component
component, the failure of which resulted in the compromised functionality of the component itself, of additional
components or of the associated facility, system or equipment
2.7
failure precondition
pre-existing conditions and circumstances that predispose a component to failure
NOTE Failure preconditions can include improper design, manufacture or service.
2.8
functional track
sequence of components on which energy (mechanical, electric, or pressure) is transferred from the primary
failed component to the discrepant component
2.9
integration site
equipment and facility designed for launch vehicle storage, assembly, testing, preparation, maintenance,
servicing and preparation for transportation to the launch pad
[ISO/TR 17400:2003, definition 3.1]
2.10
launch pad
equipment and facility designed to provide for the pre-launch and launch operations of spacecraft
[ISO/TR 17400:2003, definition 3.3]
2.11
normative documentation
specifications, standards, rules or instructions, to which adherence is required through citation in the design
documentation or the construction, fabrication, manufacture, purchase or production documentation for the
manufacture and operation of the facility, system or equipment
2.12
production documentation
documentation created by the facility, system or equipment contractor, which establishes the requirements for
construction, fabrication, manufacture or purchase of the facility, system, equipment or component
2.13
root cause
primal condition, event or circumstance, or initiating cause, that is ultimately responsible for the occurrence of
a failure
3 General provisions
3.1 For each component involved in the facility, system or equipment that failed, the following records shall
be evaluated:
— design documentation;
— normative documentation;
— production documentation;
— acceptance test certificates and reports;
— cogent reports, log-books, schedules and certifications.
3.2 The failure analysis shall be carried out by a team of experts.
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3.3 The failure analysis team shall be given the task of investigating a failure by
— the facility, system, equipment or component developer or manufacturer, if the failure occurred prior to the
deployment of the facility, system or equipment, or
— the customer, if failure occurred after the facility, system or equipment was deployed.
3.4 The failure analysis team shall include representatives of the facility, system or equipment developer and
manufacturer and typically also includes representatives of
— the operator,
— the component developer,
— the component manufacturer,
— the assem
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