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Jet Fuel Testing & Quality Assurance

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Jet Fuel Testing for Jet A, Jet A-1, and JP-8 military grade turbine fuels — supporting custody transfer, cargo release, and regulatory compliance nationwide.

Accredited Jet Fuel Testing for Custody Transfer & Compliance

AGT Labs provides professional Jet Fuel Testing to verify the quality and cleanliness of commercial and military turbine fuels. Our Houston laboratory performs ISO/IEC 17025 accredited tests on Jet A, Jet A-1 and JP-8, including free water and particulate contamination, electrical conductivity, copper strip corrosion, existent gum, density and API gravity, color and refractive index, supporting terminals, cargo operations, and refineries with defensible, traceable data.

Whether confirming product integrity at a storage terminal, verifying a bulk cargo parcel before ship loading, or screening for contamination after a commingling event, our laboratory provides the precise analytical results needed to protect your operations and equipment.

Accredited Test Parameters

Every jet fuel test listed below is on our PJLA ISO/IEC 17025 scope of accreditation (Certificate L25-276).

Free Water & Particulates
ASTM D4176
Electrical Conductivity
ASTM D2624
Copper Strip Corrosion
ASTM D130
Existent Gum (Jet Evaporation)
ASTM D381
Density & API Gravity
ASTM D5002
Color (Tristimulus)
ASTM D6045
Refractive Index
ASTM D1218

Industries We Serve

Delivering accredited Jet A-1 analysis and turbine fuel compliance data across the full aviation and energy supply chain.

Fuel Terminals & Pipelines

Batch certification and cross-contamination screening for Jet A inventory at storage terminals and pipeline receipt points.

Cargo & Trading Operations

Independent analytical services for cargo parcel verification, bill of lading compliance, and pre-shipment quality release.

Refineries & Blending Facilities

Accredited quality checks on finished Jet A batches, including existent gum, conductivity and copper corrosion.

Airport Fuel Farm Operators

Routine free water, particulate and conductivity checks to maintain into-plane product integrity and fuel farm compliance.

Military & Defense (JP-8)

Accredited JP-8 testing for free water, particulates, conductivity and copper corrosion supporting defense logistics and military aviation operations.

Insurance & Forensic Investigations

Precision analytical data for root-cause analysis following fuel-related incidents, contamination events, or warranty disputes.

Laboratory Capabilities

Analytical Systems

Our jet fuel testing uses conductivity meters, jet evaporation gum apparatus, digital density meters, copper strip corrosion baths, automatic tristimulus colorimeters and refractometers.

Advanced Technical Support

  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited Laboratory Operations
  • Same-Day Rush Turnaround for Cargo Release & Port Logistics
  • Jet A, Jet A-1 and JP-8 Samples Accepted Nationwide
  • Contamination & Commingling Screening Using Accredited Methods
Lab instruments for accredited jet fuel testing at AGT Labs

Sampling, Handling & Chain of Custody

Reliable Jet Fuel Testing depends on pristine sample collection to avoid false failures for free water or particulate contamination. We recommend clean, dedicated containers with a completed Chain of Custody form for all Jet A and Jet A-1 submissions. Avoid unlined metal containers when corrosion tests are required.

Download Chain of Custody Form

Containers & Handling

  • Use certified clean glass or epoxy-lined containers; avoid unlined metal when copper corrosion tests are required.
  • Flush sample valves thoroughly to ensure the sample is representative of the bulk Jet A stock.
  • Seal containers immediately to prevent moisture ingress that could affect free water results.

Transport & Logistics

  • Record sampling temperature, point of origin, batch or lot number on the Chain of Custody form.
  • Expedited shipping to our Houston laboratory for time-sensitive cargo lifts and port release.
  • Samples stored in temperature-controlled conditions to preserve sample integrity prior to analysis.

Quality & Reporting

Reports from our laboratory testing provide clear, defensible technical documentation for cargo release decisions, regulatory audits, and product certification.

  • ✓ COA with full method references, numerical results, and authorized laboratory signatory.
  • ✓ Secure PDF delivery via automated client portal with audit trail.
  • ✓ Measurement uncertainty available on request.
  • ✓ Technical consultation provided for out-of-spec results such as conductivity, gum or copper corrosion non-conformance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which jet fuel tests are accredited at AGT Labs?
Our PJLA ISO/IEC 17025 scope covers free water and particulates (ASTM D4176), electrical conductivity (ASTM D2624), copper strip corrosion (ASTM D130), existent gum by jet evaporation (ASTM D381), density and API gravity (ASTM D5002), color (ASTM D6045) and refractive index (ASTM D1218).
Can you screen jet fuel for contamination?
Yes. Free water and particulates (ASTM D4176), color (ASTM D6045), existent gum (ASTM D381) and density (ASTM D5002) help identify water ingress, debris or cross-contamination in Jet A stocks.
Do you test JP-8 military jet fuel?
Yes. JP-8 samples can be tested with the same accredited methods we use for Jet A and Jet A-1.
How fast can I receive jet fuel test results?
Routine analytical testing is delivered within 24 to 72 hours. Same-day rush turnaround is available for Houston-area terminals and cargo operations requiring urgent release documentation. Contact our technical team to discuss your specific timeline requirements.

Certify Your Fuel with Jet Fuel Testing

Need reliable Jet Fuel Testing for your Houston terminal or nationwide cargo operation? Contact our technical team today for a custom Jet A or Jet A-1 analysis quote.

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