Document ID:	MIL-HDBK-275       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Guide for Selection of Lubricants, Fluids, and Compounds for Use in Flight Vehicles and Components Scope:  This handbook establishes design guides for selection of suitable lubricant fluids and compounds, which conform to approved specifications, as required by MIL-STD-838. It includes descriptive material relative to application and limitations of the materials, a list of material specifications together with specific requirements (table I), and a list of the more important specification characteristics (tables II and III). (See pages 18 through 43.) Viscosity-temperatures characteristics of aircraft and aircraft engine oils are shown in figures 1 and 2 (see pages 47 and 48). Lubricant fluids and compounds containing graphite are not preferred for application in new designs and all efforts should be made to select lubricants not containing graphite. Status:  Active Document Date:  23-JUL-2024         Next Review Due:  22-JUL-2029 FSC/Area:  MISC Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  SO  Executive Agent for the Defense Standardization Program     Preparing Activity: AS  Naval Air Systems Command Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  AV   Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center   Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  20   Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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