The standard solves this challenge. It functions as a subsidiary specification that modernizes legacy prediction methods without requiring engineering teams to completely abandon their established workflows.
The standard was established by the VMEbus International Trade Association (VITA) to provide "best practices" and ensure that mean time between failure (MTBF) calculations are consistent and repeatable. Key Features and Components of VITA 51.1 vita 51.1 pdf
Understanding VITA 51.1 PDF: The Standard for MIL-HDBK-217 Reliability Prediction The standard solves this challenge