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MTTR vs MTBF: Understanding Reliability Measures

A simple introduction to repair time, time between failures and maintenance improvement.

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Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) describes the average time required to restore equipment after failure. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) describes the average operating time between failures for repairable assets.

Both measures can help maintenance leaders identify recurring problems and plan improvements. Their value depends on accurate, consistent work and downtime records.