1、NOTICE: This publication is available digitally on the AFDPO WWW site at: http:/www.e-publishing.af.mil.COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORYBY ORDER OF THESECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 21-1244 APRIL 2003MaintenanceOIL ANALYSIS PROGRAMOPR: HQ USAF/ILMM (Maj Hoffman) Certif
2、ied by: HQ USAF/ILM (BGen Harrell)Supersedes AFI 21-124, 1 February 1996 Pages: 11Distribution: FThis instruction implements AFPD 21-1, Air and Space Maintenance, and Joint Publication AR 700132/OPNAVINST 4731.1A/AFI(I) 21-131, Joint Oil Analysis Program. It provides procedural guidance andassigns r
3、esponsibility for managing the Air Force Oil Analysis Program (OAP) and for participating in theJoint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP). This instruction applies to all USAF and DoD contractor activities,including the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. HQ USAF/ILM must approve any deviationsfrom th
4、is instruction. Records Disposition. Ensure that all records created by this AFI are maintained anddisposed of IAW AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule. SUMMARY OF REVISIONSThis instruction has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. It has been reformattedto highlight over
5、arching guidance and objectives. Roles and responsibilities have been reassigned andexpanded. The Glossary of References and Supporting Information (Attachment 1) has been revised toinclude references, acronyms and key terms. 1. Program. Oil Analysis is the “process of analyzing oil and other fluids
6、 used to lubricate or operatemechanical equipment, evaluating the condition of the fluid or the equipment from which the fluid origi-nated, and recommending maintenance actions to the equipment operating activity.” An Oil AnalysisProgram (OAP) ensures timely and accurate oil analysis support through
7、 the strategic location of oil anal-ysis laboratories and the standardization of procedures, data elements, analytical instrumentation anddiagnostic techniques. The Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) is “a combined effort of the Army, Navyand Air Force to set-up and maintain a standard program.” Oil
8、analysis requires a centrally-managedprogram and the integration of AF OAP and JOAP plans. 2. Objectives. The overall objective of the AF OAP is to detect oil-wetted air and space equipment fail-ures before serious malfunction or secondary damage occurs. The specific objectives of the AF OAP andJOAP
9、 programs are as follows: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-2 AFI21-124 4 APRIL 20032.1. Improve the operational readiness and economy of military equipment through the use of oilanalysis, a condition-monitoring concept that relies on t
10、he detection and measurement of wear-metalsin the fluid. 2.2. Collect and analyze oil analysis data in order to increase the effectiveness of oil analysis tech-niques in the diagnosis of potential equipment failures and lubricant condition; to provide wear metaland lubricant physical property data t
11、o the various weapons system managers and others, as required. 2.3. Ensure oil analysis plans and operations are integrated (where practical) to provide: 2.3.1. Standard laboratory techniques, procedures, data, calibration standards, and analyticalinstruments. 2.3.2. Inter-service oil analysis suppo
12、rt to all military departments. 2.3.3. The most costeffective means of determining the condition of lubricants, fluids, andmechanical system through the use of various analytical techniques. 3. Guidance. The OAP helps aircraft technicians and supervisors to make informed, condition-based,preventive
13、maintenance decisions, and can reduce equipment costs, increase equipment availability, andreduce in-flight risk. This is primarily achieved by monitoring the concentration of wear metals in fluidsused to lubricate or power mechanical systems. To monitor engine health, the OAP uses a variety of test
14、-ing mechanisms. These include: atomic emission (AE) spectrometric wear metal analysis, filter debrisanalysis (FDA), magnetic chip detectors (MCD), Scanning Electron Microscope/Energy DispersiveX-ray (SEM/EDX) system technology (e.g., “JETSCAN”), and to a very limited extent, physical propertytestin
15、g (viscosity, water/fuel contamination, additive levels, etc.). To the extent deemed cost effective,Engine Operating Time (EOT) should be used as the standard time interval between oil analysis samplingwhen in-service engines are equipped with an Engine Monitoring System (EMS) or other operating tim
16、erecorders. For engines without EMS or other operating time recorders, oil analysis trending intervals willbe standardized based upon Engine Flying Hours (EFH). 3.1. Analyze oil samples from transient aircraft IAW applicable technical data and owning activityrequirements. 3.1.1. For transient aircra
17、ft with an EMS, at bases without the capability to download EOT data,EFH should be used to continue oil analysis trending. 3.2. Responsible activities must ensure the resultant data is accurate and given promptly to all cus-tomers so they can effectively monitor the condition of their equipment. 3.2
18、.1. AF OAP laboratories will periodically (as specified by MAJCOM supplemental guidance)evaluate response times to optimize support of the customer. 3.3. Regional laboratories, servicing specific geographical areas, are the preferred mode of operation.Establish base laboratories only when equipment-
19、directed response times or operational requirementsrule out the use of a regional laboratory. 3.3.1. Each OAP laboratory must be certified annually IAW T.O. 33-1-37-1/-2. 3.3.2. Seek to maximize inter-service use of existing laboratories through laboratory consolida-tion, workload sharing, and use o
20、f standardized instrumentation, techniques and procedures. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-AFI21-124 4 APRIL 2003 33.3.3. Non-depot AF OAP laboratories must provide oil analysis services at no charge for all USGovernment, NATO and fri
21、endly Foreign Military Service (FMS) aircraft. These services includeanalyzing oil samples from transient aircraft in accordance with (IAW) applicable technical datawithin the AF OAP laboratory capabilities. 4. Roles and Responsibilities. 4.1. Headquarters Air Force. The Directorate of Maintenance (
22、HQ USAF/ILM) is the chief Air Staffagency with policy responsibility for the maintenance of air and space equipment. 4.1.1. Guidance. Prepares, publishes and reviews AF-level policy and guidance for the AF OAP.This publication should be reviewed annually and revised, if necessary. 4.1.1.1. Coordinat
23、es with MAJCOMs to review and resolve guidance-related issues. 4.1.2. Management. Designates a point-of-contact (POC) for AF OAP. The representative shallmanage this publication while closely coordinating with functional experts. 4.1.2.1. Maintains and distributes a list of POCs for AF OAP. 4.1.2.2.
24、 Works closely with AF representative to the JOAP-Coordinating Group (CG) on pol-icy issues. 4.2. Major Command. Each MAJCOM establishes a headquarters POC for complying with MAJ-COM OAP responsibilities. 4.2.1. Establishes or relocates OAP laboratories to support MAJCOM mission. Coordinatesestablis
25、hment or relocation with the AF OAP Manager. 4.2.2. Ensures owning units submit accurate and timely quality deficiency reports to the unitProduct Improvement Manager IAW T.O. 00-35D-54, USAF Deficiency Reporting and Investigat-ing System. Deficiency reports must be submitted to engine program office
26、s on all equipmentrequiring tear down or overhaul due to an OAP laboratory maintenance recommendation and onall oil-wetted component failures where no OAP laboratory maintenance recommendation wasmade. 4.2.3. Ensures laboratories provide the depot a copy of DD Form 2027, Oil Analysis Record (or acom
27、puter-generated printout/record), for each engine undergoing scheduled maintenance or over-haul. 4.2.4. Ensures laboratories process and evaluate samples IAW T.O. 33-1-37-1/-2. 4.2.5. Ensures proper training of AF OAP laboratory technicians. This includes identifying train-ing requirements to the Ai
28、r Education and Training Command (AETC). 4.2.6. Ensures assigned shop instrumentation and equipment is not modified or used for non-OAPapplications without AF OAP Office approval. 4.2.7. Provides guidance necessary to execute the AF OAP and ensures all subordinate organiza-tions understand and prope
29、rly execute AF OAP and JOAP responsibilities. Specific guidance maybe provided in a MAJCOM supplement to this publication and/or AFI 21-101, Air and SpaceEquipment Maintenance Management. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-4 AFI21-124 4
30、APRIL 20034.2.8. Ensures AF OAP and JOAP requirements are included in planning, programming and bud-geting process. This includes providing needed funds, personnel, facilities and other resources tomaintain an effective program. 4.2.9. Supports equipment evaluations and field surveys for the AF OAP
31、Office. 4.3. Air Force Material Command. AFMC is the lead MAJCOM for the AF OAP and Air Force par-ticipation in the JOAP. AFMC is also responsible for oil analysis research, development, test and eval-uation (RDT reconsider for existing engines when oil-wettedparts undergo any material or strength c
32、hanges) to the MPWG. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-6 AFI21-124 4 APRIL 20034.3.3. Directorate of Air and Space Equipment Maintenance (WR-ALC/LE). The Directorate ofAir and Space Equipment Maintenance procures oil analysis equipment
33、at the request of the AFOAP Office or the JOAP-TSC. 4.3.3.1. Maintains a contract for procurement of JOAP AE spectrometers used by the Army,Navy, Air Force and JOAP TSC laboratories. 4.3.3.2. Maintains a contract for maintenance of JOAP AE spectrometers used by the Army,Navy, Air Force and JOAP TSC
34、laboratories. 4.3.3.3. Provide technical order provisioning and support. 4.3.3.4. Establish inter-service logistics support. This includes spare parts support, instrumentrepair and overhaul, procurement of common JOAP laboratory equipment and supplies, itemmanagement and equipment specialist activit
35、ies, and funding status of existing contracts. 4.3.4. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). AFRL accomplishes Research, Development,Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) to improve wear metal and oil analysis instruments, materials andtechniques. 4.3.4.1. Supports the JOAP-TSC charter to conduct test and eva
36、luation for the oil analysisprograms, including the JOAP and the AF OAP, as applicable. 4.3.4.2. Coordinates RDT&E activities with the MAJCOMs, PPGM, AF OAP Office and theJOAP-TSC, as applicable. 4.4. Air Education and Training Command (AETC). AETC provides initial oil analysis training forAFSC 2A7X
37、2 through the Non destructive Inspection course. The AF OAP Management Office andMAJCOMs may request additional training, as required. 4.4.1. Coordinates course material changes with the AF OAP Office, the JOAP-TSC and theMAJCOM POCs. 5. Reporting and Measurement. All MAJCOMs and laboratories must c
38、ollect and report metrics to theAF OAP Manager IAW T.O. 33-1-37-1/-2/-3/-4. All laboratories must collect and report hits, misses andescapes as a minimum. 6. Forms Adopted. DD Form 2027, Oil Analysis Record MICHAEL E. ZETTLER, Lt Gen, USAF Deputy Chief of Staff/Installations and Logistics Provided b
39、y IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-AFI21-124 4 APRIL 2003 7Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION References AFI 21-101, Air and Space Equipment Maintenance Management AFI 21-105, Air and Space Equipment Structural Maintena
40、nce AFI 21-118, Improving Aerospace Equipment Reliability and Maintainability AFI 21-131(I), Joint Oil Analysis Program AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule. AFPD 21-1, Air and Space Maintenance AFPD 63-12, Assurance of Operational Safety, Suitability and Effectiveness AR 700132/AFR 40068/OPNA
41、VINST 4731.1A, Joint Oil Analysis Program DoDD 4151.18, Maintenance of Military Materiel DoDD 5025.12, Standardization of Military and Associated Terminology JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms T.O. 00-35D-54, USAF Deficiency Reporting and Investigating System T.O. 33-1-37-1/-2/
42、-3/-4, Joint Oil Analysis Program Laboratory Manual, Vols. 1-IV Abbreviations and Acronyms AEAtomic Emission AETCAir Education and Training Command AFAir Force AFIAir Force Instruction AFI(I)Air Force Instruction (Interservice) AFMCAir Force Materiel Command AFPDAir Force Policy Directive AFRLAir Fo
43、rce Research Laboratory ALCAir Logistics Center ASCAeronautical Systems Center CGCoordinating Group CIPComponent Improvement Program DoDDepartment of Defense DoDDDepartment of Defense Directive Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-8 AFI21-
44、124 4 APRIL 2003ECExecutive Committee EDXEnergy Dispersive X-ray EFHEngine Flying Hours EMSEngine Monitoring System EOTEngine Operating Time FDTFilter Debris Analysis FMSForeign Military Sales IAWIn Accordance With JDMCBJoint Data Management Control Board JESCJoint Equipment Standardization Committe
45、e JOAPJoint Oil Analysis Program MAJCOMMajor Command MCDMagnetic Chip Detector MISMaintenance Information System MPWGMaintenance Planning Working Group OAPOil Analysis Program OCOklahoma City OPROffice of Primary Responsibility OSS&EOperational Safety, Suitability & Effectiveness POCPoint of Contact
46、 PPGMPropulsion Product Group Manager QAQuality Assurance R&MReliability & Maintainability RCMReliability Centered Maintenance RDT&EResearch, Development, Test and Evaluation SEMScanning Electron Microscope TOTechnical Order TSCTechnical Support Center USAFUnited States Air Force WRWarner-Robbins Pr
47、ovided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-AFI21-124 4 APRIL 2003 9Terms Air and Space EquipmentEquipment used and maintained to meet the Air Force mission. It includesaircraft, missiles, space equipment, communications-electronic equipment, avion
48、ics, engines, trainingequipment, support equipment, aircraft and space ground equipment, sound suppressor systems, test,measurement and diagnostic equipment and major end items of all equipment. CertificationThe process by which which a laboratory and its personnel are determined to be capableand qu
49、alified to analyze oil samples, evaluate oil analysis results, and make maintenancerecommendations based upon those analytical results. Certification ProgramA program managed by the JOAPTSC in coordination with each service oilanalysis program management office, to ensure that laboratories and personnel meet certificationrequirements of individual service oil analysis programs. A pr
