Determination of MIL-H-6083 Hydraulic Fluid In-Service Use Limits for Self-Propelled Artillery

Abstract

MIL-H-6083 hydraulic fluid from M109A3 and M110A2 Self-Propelled Howitzers of the III Corps Artillery, Ft. Sill, OK, was sampled and analyzed at regular intervals over a 21 month period. The laboratory data was correlated with fluid age, vehicle log data, and available Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) data. The purpose of this program was to determine the in-service use limits of MIL-H-6083 in Self-Propelled Howitzers. No discernible deterioration was detected in the fluid samples with ages up to 32 months. Most samples had high water levels and excessive particulate contamination. No useful correlation of fluid condition test results with AOAP test data was found. The Navy Patch Kit method for particle contamination measurement was evaluated as a possible field test method for ground vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241146

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  • Constance Van Brocklin

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  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force Facilities
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Artillery
  • Engineering
  • Filters
  • Filtration
  • Galvanic Corrosion
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Howitzers
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Particle Size
  • Physical Properties
  • Self Propelled
  • Self Propelled Guns
  • Test Methods

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