spare part

British

noun

a duplicate or replacement component for a machine or other equipment

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“We could not buy spare parts for machinery, for example. They all had to be paid for in hard currency that we mostly couldn’t access,” he said.

From MarketWatch

Western sanctions cut off key spare parts, forcing the company to replace about 40 systems and operate an "import-substituted" version in 2023.

From BBC

Energy companies have stockpiled spare parts to make repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Drone pilots have gone on buying sprees for aircraft, batteries and spare parts to try to extend the life of their fleets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Finding spare parts to repair damaged equipment has become a significant challenge.

From BBC

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