Aviation Oil Analysis (AOA)
Aviation Oil Analysis
3319 West Earl Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85017
800-445-7930
aoa@alstribology.com
Aviation Oil Analysis by ALS Tribology brings you a state-of-the-art program designed specifically for aircraft owners. Oil analysis is an early warning system that helps you:
- reduce downtime
- lower maintenance costs
- spot troubling issues before they become serious problems
OIL . . . your engine’s lifeblood . . . can reveal its internal condition.
Regular oil testing allows you to stay informed about your engine's internal condition, which helps you identify 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 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). 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. Samples are processed within 24 hours of receipt in the lab.
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:
- permanent history files retained on all aircraft
- updated histories maintainted on all engines
- copies of complete history and current laboratory evaluations sent with each analysis report in an easy to understand format
AOA offers a web-based report delivery system to provide easy access and management of your oil analysis information. Our online service offers real-time fluid analysis information in concise, intuitive, report formats. You can search for test results, print or email test reports, run management summary reports, and download data. AOA also offers online support and a comprehensive technical library.
