What should you do if a piece of equipment fails PMCS requirements?

• A. Tag out and report the fault.
• B. Arrange repair and ignore documentation.
• C. Tag out, report the fault, arrange repair, and update maintenance records.
• D. Return the equipment to the supplier for replacement.

Answer: (C)

When PMCS finds a fault, safety and accountability drive the actions. Tagging out the equipment marks it as non-operational so it cannot be used until repaired. Reporting the fault through the proper channel alerts maintenance personnel to schedule and perform the repair. Arranging the repair gets the item fixed, restoring readiness. Updating maintenance records documents the fault and all actions taken, ensuring the equipment’s history is tracked for future reliability and planning. This combination prevents unsafe operation, supports timely maintenance, and maintains accountability. Ignoring documentation, skipping the repair, or returning the item to a supplier would leave the fault unaddressed and the equipment untracked.