Analysis of a Possibility of Using Fuzzy Logic to Assess the Reliability of Aircraft On-Board Systems

Abstract

Abstract The paper attempts to present the current state of knowledge in the use of fuzzy logic in order to assess the reliability of technical objects over the past two decades. In world literature, one can recall three main trends related to the use of fuzzy logic in the reliability estimation. The first one deals mainly with an analysis and assessment of the risk of failure. In the second mainstream, the researchers try to analyse the human factor, which also influences system malfunction. The third group of reliability studies the possibility of using fuzzy logic for proper service planning and thus preventing damage. In each of the three mentioned trends, fuzzy logic complements the classic methods of estimating and predicting reliability.