A study on major overhaul or replacement decision of a pendulum ride (Gyro Swing - Claw) at theme park

Routine maintenances are useful for reducing downtimes of rides in theme parks. Breakdown maintenances impact on the maintenance budget and customer experience and there is a possibility to minimize the unnecessary down time with the right decision on maintenance and replacements.Gyro swing is one of the oldest rides in the park studied in this paper. It will complete the 20 years of service life by 2024. Organization will have to allocate significant time, cost, and manpower for annual maintenance, shutdown for twenty-year overhaul or replacement. Cost for overhaul is estimated close to 2.23M AUD for the components, manpower, spare and services and 3.42M AUD for a replacement.This paper is on analysis and findings from a study conducted to evaluate the feasible economic decision on whether to overhaul or replace.