Jet oil analysis detects, prevents aircraft failure

Airman 1st Class Luis Perez-Lugo, 23d Maintenance Squadron (MXS) nondestructive inspection journeyman, places oil onto a sample holder during an inspection Oct. 21, 2019, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Joint oil analysis inspections are performed after each aircraft flight to detect abnormal wear of an aircraft engine and prevent catastrophic failure. The 23d MXS Airmen use an oil analysis spectrometer fitted with a carbon rod and disc to determine the concentration of elements, such as zinc and iron, present within the engine parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Azaria E. Foster)

PHOTO BY: Airman Azaria E. Foster
VIRIN: 191021-F-HS026-1017.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D4S

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

32/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/100

ISO

800

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