service bulletin

[/ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈbʊlətɪn/]
nounpl: service bulletins
boletim de serviço
1. An official document issued by a manufacturer or service provider containing important information about maintenance, repairs, updates, or safety procedures for a product or equipment
The service bulletin outlined the new maintenance procedures for all company vehicles.
O boletim de serviço apresentava os novos procedimentos de manutenção para todos os veículos da empresa.
2. A technical notice distributed to service centers, dealers, or technicians regarding recalls, modifications, or important operational changes
The aircraft manufacturer issued a service bulletin requiring immediate inspection of the landing gear.
O fabricante de aeronaves emitiu um boletim de serviço exigindo inspeção imediata do trem de pouso.
Service bulletins are critical documents in technical and manufacturing contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, they are especially important in the aviation sector (ANAC regulations) and automotive industry. In the USA, they are standard practice for manufacturers like Ford, GM, Boeing, and Airbus to communicate essential maintenance and safety information to authorized service centers and dealers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
technical bulletinservice noticemaintenance bulletintechnical noticeadvisory bulletin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
boletim de serviço
Standard term used in automotive, aviation, and manufacturing sectors
São Paulo
boletim de serviço / comunicado técnico
Both terms are commonly used in industrial and technical contexts
Portugal
boletim de manutenção / comunicado de serviço
Portuguese variant uses slightly different terminology
USA
service bulletin
Widely used in automotive, aviation, and equipment maintenance industries

Related Words

recall noticetechnical documentationmaintenance manualservice manualadvisoryprocedure

Related Idioms & Phrases

issue a service bulletin
comply with service bulletins
service bulletin requirement
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