opportunity servicing

noun

The practice of servicing equipment when it is convenient to do so, rather than on a fixed schedule.

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Meanings

nounopportunity servicing (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of servicing equipment when it is convenient to do so, rather than on a fixed schedule.

    There is, however, a move being made to adopt a system of progressive or opportunity servicing similar to that in use in Fighter Command.

    1962, Journal of the Royal Aeronautical Society, volume 66, page 314
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    Opportunity servicing is used only where accessibility is difficult. The principle is that when an item is removed for rectification and accessibility is therefore gained to a part of the aircraft, the opportunity is taken to do some routine servicing; […]

    1971, The Aeronautical Journal, volume 75, page 79
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