PCB Reverse Engineering Rationale is to extract wiring diagram from existing printed circuit board which has been out of production or not easy to get access to the new purchasing due to various reasons;

One method of controlling the high costs of replenishment spares is by pcb reverse engineering.

PCB Reverse engineering is the process of duplicating an item, functionally and dimensionally, by physically examining and measuring existing parts to develop the technical data (physical and material characteristics) required for competitive procurement. 

The PCB reverse engineering process may be performed on specific items which are currently purchased sole-source. This may be due to limited data rights, in inadequate TDP, a diminished or non-existent source of supply, or as part of a Product Improvement Program (PIP).

Normally, PCB card cloning will not be cost effective unless the items under consideration are of a high dollar value or are procured in large quantities. Such items may be reverse engineered if an economical savings over their acquisition life cycle is demonstrated, and if other methods of acquiring the necessary technical data for competitive reprocurement are either more costly or not available.

Article quote from MLK-HDBK-115A(ARMY)

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