serviceable component
[/ˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl kəmˈpoʊnənt/]
nounpl: serviceable components
componente utilizável
1. A part or element of a machine, system, or equipment that is in working condition and capable of performing its intended function
The technician identified several serviceable components that could be reused in the refurbished device.
O técnico identificou vários componentes utilizáveis que poderiam ser reutilizados no dispositivo recondicionado.
2. In manufacturing or repair contexts, a component that meets minimum operational standards and can be put back into service
After the inspection, most of the engine's serviceable components were salvaged for the rebuild project.
Após a inspeção, a maioria dos componentes utilizáveis do motor foi recuperada para o projeto de reconstrução.
This term is frequently used in industrial, automotive, and manufacturing sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it's common in the context of equipment refurbishment and recycling industries. The concept reflects practical engineering principles where identifying serviceable components reduces waste and costs in repair and reconstruction operations.
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