INCH–POUND
MIL–L–7808K
20 July 1994
SUPERSEDING
MIL–L–7808J
11 May 1982
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
LUBRICATING OIL, AIRCRAFT TURBINE ENGINE, SYNTHETIC BASE
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for two grades of aircraft turbine engine lubricating oil.
1.2 Classification. The lubricating oil shall be furnished in the following grades, as specified:
Grade
NATO Symbol
3 0–148
4 0–163
Grade 3 is normally used in most applications and will be supplied when requisitioned, unless otherwise specified.
Grade 4 should be specified when higher viscosity or greater thermal stability is needed.
2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 Government documents
2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part
of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed
in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited
in the solicitation (see 6.2).
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in
improving this document should be addressed to: ASC/ENOSD, 2335 Seventh Street, Suite 6, Wright–Patterson
AFB OH 45433–7809, by using the self–addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal
(DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
