Statistical Analysis of Aeronautical Parts Operating in Hazardous Conditions to Propose an Inventory Management—Case: Gulf of Mexico

Maintenance is crucial in all industries, but its study becomes more relevant in areas where environmental characteristics play a role in the wear and tear of the equipment. In the case of hydrocarbon exploitation, the companies provide taxi services for their employees. These aircraft are designed to operate in normal conditions. However, they are not exempt from operating in more demanding conditions, such as high concentrations of saltpetre and humidity in the environment, which reflects in the wear of aircraft components. Therefore, the variations disrupt the current helicopter’s maintenance plan by decreasing the expected lifespan of certain components since the lifespan is indicated in the manual and does not account for the actual conditions on which the aircraft operate. Hence, the importance of analyzing the lifespan in the said conditions is to propose a maintenance and replenishment plan that helps reduce the associated no-service time and its associated cost.