MIL-L-6082 - Aircraft Piston Engine Lubricating Oil

We perform quality and conformance lubricants testing by Military Specification MIL-L-6082, which covers mineral lubricating oils used in aircraft engines. The four non-dispersant mineral lubricating oils covered by this specification are identified by NATO Code O-113 and O-117.

To read or download this specification, click HERE. This specification has been superseded by SAE J1966.

The following is a list of tests required by Specification MIL-L-6082. Some of these tests are customized for this exact specification. Alcor Petrolab specializes in unusual and custom testing and our testing capabilities are continuing to expand; contact one of our laboratories today to discuss the exact testing you need. To see more information about one of these tests, click on the test method number.

• ASTM D2270 - Viscosity Index
• ASTM D445 - Kinematic Viscosity Test
• ASTM D94 - Saponification Number Test
• ASTM D92 - Flash & Fire Point Test
• ASTM D189 - Conradson Carbon Residue Test
  or ASTM D4530 - Micro Carbon Residue Test (MCRT)
• ASTM D129 - Total Sulfur Test
  or ASTM D2622 - Sulfur by XRF Test
  or ASTM D1552 - Sulfur Test
• ASTM D97 - Pour Point Test
• ASTM D4683 - High Temperature High Shear Viscosity
  or ASTM D4741 - High Temperature High Shear Viscosity
  or ASTM D4624 - High Temperature High Shear Viscosity
• ASTM D664 - Acid Number Test
• ASTM D287 - API Gravity/Density Test
• ASTM D482 - Ash Content Test
• ASTM D2273 - Trace Sediment Test
• ASTM D130 - Corrosion Copper Strip Test
• ASTM D892 - Foaming Sequence Test
• FTM 3403 - Compatibility of Turbine Lubricating Oils
• ASTM STP 509A Part IV - Bearing Weight Loss