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Unit subjected to a partial proof-test every year and a comprehensive
proof test every 5 years
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PFD (Probability of failure on demand)
Mission time (years)
PFD
(average probability of failure on demand)
AVG
Predicted PFD + PPT (partial proof test) + CPT (comprehensive proof test)
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Proof tests
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