MNT.6:8 - Common Anti-Patterns and How to Avoid Them

“Fault detected, replace component” skips the question of whether the replacement addresses the failure. Compare its expected effect with the supported mechanism. “Root cause not proven, no advice possible” withholds a smaller answer even when all remaining causes support it.

A conditional recommendation is then treated as permission. Carry the condition into the receiving work decision rather than dropping it when the work order is opened.