FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

OUT OF SERVICE/UNSERVICEABLE (U/S)

Definition

OUT OF SERVICE/UNSERVICEABLE (U/S)

When a piece of equipment, a NAVAID, a facility or a service is not operational, certified (if required) and immediately “available” for Air Traffic or public use.

Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).