Abstract:In order to solve the problem that quantitative analysis method and analysis process for key characteristics (KCs) analysis are lacked, current research status is analyzed, relationship between Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and civil aircraft airborne product development process, standard definitions of KCs, relationship between FMEA and KCs analysis are also analyzed. Furthermore, the integrated model and process of FMEA-KCs analysis are built, KCs are identified by evaluating failure effects through FMEA method and mapping relationship between functional KCs and KCs. It is demonstrated through an example that the integration of FMEA and KCs analysis contributes significantly to product development application.