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Afton Specification Handbook 2022
The 2022 edition serves as a single-source reference for:
The is a critical industry reference compiled by Afton Chemical that provides a comprehensive, single-source collection of widely used lubricant and fuel specifications. Often distributed digitally via Afton's Spec-Stik™ , it serves lubricant formulators, manufacturers, and end-users as an authoritative guide for performance standards and testing methods. Core Content and Sections Afton Specification Handbook 2022
Unlike marketing brochures, the is a legally referenced document in supply contracts and third-party audits. If a shipped product deviates from its specifications without a signed deviation waiver, the buyer has grounds for rejection or compensation. The 2022 edition serves as a single-source reference
However, purists note that the 2022 handbook’s layout is still superior for cross-referencing during audits or emergencies, where digital devices may be prohibited. If a shipped product deviates from its specifications
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In smaller aircraft which are not required (or able) to carry a full TCAS system, the use of ADS-B for strategic (and sometimes tactical) collision avoidance is a serious concern. This seems to be ignored in this report, presumably on the assumption that TCAS validation will prevent there being a problem. Sadly, TCAS validation is not possible in aircraft without TCAS, hence erroneous ADS-B data may be broadcast and presented to pilots in flight, with the attendant risk of a mid-air collision.