The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual

g. Contamination is a problem that most frequently affects sample integrity. Wear-metal, water, unusual color, and
particular matter are indications of contamination.
h. Installation management reports are computer-generated reports provided by the laboratories to installation/unit
monitors and others on a monthly or as requested basis.
4–3. AOAP participation
AOAP participation is mandatory for enrolled equipment, as prescribed in AR 750–1. AOAP responsibilities of
commanders of major Army commands, the U.S. Army Reserve, the Army National Guard, equipment owning
commands, and PM AOAP are defined in AR 750–1.
4–4. What to sample
The enrolled equipment/components listed in TB 43–0211, and other equipment/components authorized by the PM
AOAP, will be sampled. Exceptions will be documented through letters of authorization from HQ, AMC. TB 43–0211
provides oil-sampling intervals for each component and detailed program operating procedures.
4–5. When to sample
a. At scheduled intervals, equipment-owning units will extract samples of lubricants from enrolled equipment and
submit the sample to AOAP laboratories for analysis. Equipment users will complete DD Form 2026 (see TB 43-0211)
and submit the form with the sample to the AOAP laboratory. Units equipped with the Unit Level Logistics System
may submit the automated DA Form 5991-E (fig 4-1) with the sample, in lieu of DD Form 2026 (fig 4-2). Detailed
program operating procedures are outlined in TB 43-0211.
b. AOAP laboratories will analyze the lubricants and notify the unit of its findings.
c. When analytical test findings indicate a potential problem, the laboratory will forward a maintenance recommendation
to the customer unit on DA Form 3254–R (Oil Analysis Recommendation and Feedback) (fig 4-3) (see TB
43–0211).
d. DA Form 2408-20 (Oil Analysis Log) (fig 5–15) will be maintained for each AOAP enrolled item of equipment.
Unless directed by local requirements, AOAP participating units receiving and maintaining OASIS laboratory reports
with data normally listed on DA Form 2408–20, are not required to maintain DA Form 2408–20.
4–6. Maintenance feedback data
a. Maintenance feedback is critical to the equipment failure analysis process. Every effort should be made to provide
timely and accurate maintenance feedback to the laboratory.
b. Laboratory maintenance recommendations will be annotated on DA Form 3254. After personnel in the using unit
have performed the laboratory-recommended inspection or maintenance action, they will complete the lower portion of
DA Form 3254. Block 14 will be used to explain any diagnostics performed, discrepancies found, and actions taken to
return the component to a serviceable condition. Also include in this block the PQDR/EIR number and work order
number. DA Form 3254 will be returned to the laboratory within 5 working days after maintenance is accomplished.
c. If a component is evacuated for repair, a copy of the DA Form 3254 will accompany it along with other
appropriate paperwork. The support maintenance or overhaul facility will record the maintenance accomplished on the
DA Form 3254, and return it to the originating laboratory within 5 working days after maintenance is accomplished.
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