3319 W. EARLL DRIVE PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85017 Tel: 800.445.7930 [email protected]

AVIATION OIL ANALYSIS by ALS Tribology brings you a state-of-the-art oil analysis program designed specifically for aircraft owners.  Oil analysis is an early warning system that reduces downtime, lowers maintenance costs, and helps spot trouble before it gets serious.  Performing oil testing on a regular schedule provides you the information you need about your engine-s internal condition, which helps you locate excessively worn parts and predict potential failures.  AOA also offers microscopic chip evaluation and analytical ferrography to determine the metal constituents that may be wearing in your aircraft.  These tests help pinpoint the type of machine wear occurring and the possible sources of that wear.  If you notice chips in your screen or your filter, contact AOA for assistance.

The price of each kit includes a mailing cylinder, a pre-addressed mailing label, a sample bottle, and an information form.  If your oil analysis indicates a potentially dangerous situation, we contact you immediately.  All samples are processed within 24 hours of receipt in the lab.  The AOA oil analysis kit can be used for any type of aircraft, helicopter, or oil wetted system (i.e. engine, main rotor, tail rotor hydraulic, etc).

OIL - Your engine-s lifeblood can reveal its internal condition.

When two or more moving parts touch, there will be friction that may result in microscopic wear from metal particles that remain suspended in the oil.  When a sample of this oil is processed, the amount of suspended metal is revealed in parts per million. Identification of the nature and quantity of these metals helps determine excessively worn parts and can predict failure long before the problem would otherwise appear.

Why Use Oil Analysis?

Oil analysis is an early warning detection system that helps you:

• Reduce downtime - allows for scheduled maintenance and repairs
• Lower maintenance costs - allow you to maintain your equipment in a fix before failure mode
• Spot trouble before it gets serious - microscopic evidence of metal changes in the oil

How it Works

Sampling procedures are simple.  Purchase prepaid sample kits from one of our distributors or by calling 1-800-445-7930 (AOPA members only).  Kits consist of a pre-addressed mailing cylinder, a sample bottle, and an information form.  Place the oil sample and the completed information form in the pre-addressed mailing cylinder, and the kit is ready for postage and to be placed in the mail.  After arrival at AOA-s laboratory, your sample is tested with 24 hours.  If your sample tests critical, we contact you immediately.  Easy-to-understand test results are returned with the aircraft's complete history for reference.  To be effective, oil analysis should be an integral and regularly scheduled part of your overall maintenance program.

AOA Knows Your Engine-s History

• We keep permanent history files on all aircraft.
• We keep updated histories of all engines.
• A copy of the complete history and current laboratory evaluation is sent with each analysis report in an easy to understand format.

Immediate Service

AOA provides 24-hour turnaround service.

AOA Online

AOA now offers a web-based maintenance tool.  Designed to provide easy access and management of your oil analysis information, our online service offers you a powerful tool that provides real-time fluid analysis information in concise, intuitive report formats.  AOA provides two types of membership services:

Standard Online User:

As a standard online user you will be able to search for test results, maintain your equipment database, and print or e-mail reports.

Premium Online User:

As a premium online user, you will have access to all the standard user services plus management reports, data downloading, online support, and a comprehensive technical library.