This makes owners more likely to carry out preventive maintenance, says Mr Juliussen.

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The CPUC requires that all carriers have a preventive maintenance program and maintain a daily vehicle inspection report, Prosper said.

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The FAA issues ADs when it discovers a potentially unsafe condition on a type of aircraft, and it wants airlines to inspect their fleets or conduct preventive maintenance.

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For example, manufacturers will want to keep on the good side of suppliers and increase the reliability of their products by improving designs, using better materials and increasing preventive maintenance.

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"Prior to that incident, the military never directed KBR to repair, upgrade or improve the grounding system in the building in which Maseth resided, nor was KBR directed to perform any preventive maintenance at this facility, " Browne said.

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