Appendix C: NAVY (SHIPS) PHYSICAL PROPERTY TEST LIMITS BY TYPE OIL AND USE

NAVAIR 17-15-50.4

TM 38-301-4

T.O. 33-1-37-4

CGTO 33-1-37-4

APPENDIX C

NAVY (SHIPS) PHYSICAL PROPERTY TEST LIMITS

BY TYPE OIL AND USE

Physical test procedures are contained in Volume II.

USED AS A DIESEL LUBE OIL

MIL-L-9000G

MS-9250

Spectrometric Required

Test

Limits

Water (by Crackle)

0.2% Max.

100 CS Min. 225 CS Max. Warning if

Viscosity (at 100 F) report

Visc increases 40% of decreases 10%

in Centistokes (CS)

from sample.

Blue = Pass, Green or Yellow = Fail

Acidity

Greater than or equal to 2% but less

Fuel Dilution: Always perform when

than 5%, notify customer of fuel

Viscosity is less than 130 CS, at

100 F, or odor of fuel is present.

5.0% Abnormal: Change oil. Inspect

for fuel leak.

USED AS LUBE OIL

MIL-L-17331

MS-2190 TEP

Spectrometric Required

Test

Limits

Water (by Crackle)

Crackle - Fail

0.4 Max

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