Reason for Sample

NAVAIR 17-15-50.1

TM 38-301-1

T.O. 33-1-37-1

CGTO 33-1-37-1

(j)

Hours/Miles Since Oil Change. Enter hours/miles since oil change on the system being

sampled to the nearest whole hour/mile (round up if 0.5 or above).

NOTE

Accurate data on hours/miles since overhaul and hours/miles since oil change are

extremely important for correct evaluation of the analysis results. Every effort possible

must be made to ensure that these data are correct.

(k)

Reason for Sample. Enter reason for taking sample. Place an "X" in applicable block; if

"Other" block is marked, specify reason for sample, e.g., initial sample, warning light, etc.

NOTE

If the sample is a special sample, it must be prominently marked in red (such as red

borders), both on the form and on the outside of the mailing container to alert the

laboratory to the need for immediate processing.

(l)

Oil Added Since Last Sample. Enter the quantity of oil added since the last sample to the

nearest whole number and specify the measurement used.

CAUTION

Oil consumption information is essential to the evaluation process for trend analysis

and to determine if a system is using excessive amounts of oil. Report suspected

excessive oil usage to both the local system manager(s) and the local oil analysis

laboratory.

(m)

How Taken. Leave blank unless specifically directed otherwise.

(n)

Sample Temperature. Leave blank unless specifically directed otherwise.

(o)

Type Oil. Leave blank unless specifically directed otherwise.

(p)

Engine position. Enter position number when applicable.

NOTE

The customer is responsible for completing all required information above "FOR

LABORATORY USE ONLY" and their sample number. Sample numbers are normally

assigned by both the customer and the laboratory to ensure that all of the samples

taken were successfully processed.

(q)

Name: The individual who took the sample will print his/her name.

(r)

Employee number (Air Force and Navy only): The individual who took the sample will

enter his/her employee number.

(s)

Remarks/Miscellaneous: Enter any pertinent sample information. On initial samples,

note any changes in equipment status, and provide the JOAP laboratory with the following information:

1. System oil capacity.

2. Oil change interval.

3. Sampling interval.

4. Minor maintenance actions within the oil system.

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