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Few lubricants are asked to do so much—or endure so rigorous an approval process.

(Photo courtesy of ExxonMobil.)

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This article is based on a Webinar originally presented by STLE Education on Dec. 6, 2017. Commercial
Aviation Lubrication is available at www.stle.org: $39 to STLE members, $59 for non-members.
Edward Barnes has 20 years of lubricants experience with ExxonMobil, almost all in aviation
lubricant sales. He has served as an aviation lubricants global field engineer since 2011 providing
technical support and training for ExxonMobil’s sales force, their aviation lubricant distributors and
global customers.
Barnes is an active member of STLE and obtained his Certified Lubrication Specialist™ certification
in 1999. He obtained his bachelor’s of science degree in marine engineering from California State
University’s Maritime College. He worked as an engineering officer aboard commercial ships before
Edward Barnes joining ExxonMobil. He also has been an Federal Aviation Administration-licensed private pilot since
1985 and has had an interest in aviation since childhood. You can reach Barnes at edward.l.barnes@
exxonmobil.com.

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