scope:

This test method standard is composed of standard test methods for sampling, inspecting and testing lubricants, liquid fuels and related products. It is issued pursuant to the Federal Property and Administration Services Act of 1949, as amended and its application to the purchase of commodities referred to herein is mandatory on all Federal agencies.

The test methods of this standard, when cited in a specification form an integral part of that specification. Such a citation, although referenced to the basic number of a method is intended to apply to the latest version of the method as revised (see paragraph 2) and as amended by any subsequent Change Notices to this standard