AeroShell Oils 65, 80, 100 and 120 are straight mineral oils blended from selected high viscosity index base oils. These oils do not contain any additives except for very small amounts of pour point depressant (which aids to improve fluidity at very low temperatures) and an anti-oxidant.
AeroShell Oils 65, 80, 100 and 120 are approved for all aviation piston engines of civil aircraft when the use of an oil not containing a dispersant additive is required; however, they should also be used during the break-in of a new aviation piston engine or those recently overhauled.
The specially blended High Viscosity Index base oils in AeroShell Oil 65, 80, 100 and 120 have been designed to provide effective protection to engine components compared to conventional mineral oils. This ensures complete confidence and peace of mind knowing that your aircraft will perform reliably in between scheduled overhauls.
AeroShell Oils 65, 80, 100 and 120 are produced to meet fully the SAE specification J-1966 (Grades SAE 30, 40, 50 and 60 respectively). Furthermore, they all have military qualification approval and are listed on the Qualified Products List (QPL) issued by the US Navy and on the Technically Acceptable Products List (TAPL) issued by the UK Ministry of Defense.
Four-stroke cycle certificated aircraft reciprocating piston engines when use of an ashless dispersant (AD) oil is not required Used for break-in of most certificated four-stroke cycle aviation piston engines. The duration and lubrication for break-in vary, so aircraft owners should refer to the original engine manufacturer and/or overhaul facility for specific recommendations. Antique aircraft, which operate with very low oil temperatures or in aircraft that, have previously been run exclusively on mineral oil for an extend period of time
Typical Properties Aeroshell 100 Mineral
SAE viscosity grade: 50 Colour ASTM: 5.0 Density @ 15°C kg/l: 0.896
Kinematic viscosity mm2/s @ 100°C: 19.7 @ 40°C: 230 Viscosity Index: Above 94 Pourpoint °C: Below –17 Flashpoint Cleveland Open Cup °C: Above 250 Carbon residue % m: 0.4 Total acidity mgKOH/g: <0.1 Sulphur % m: 0.13 Copper corrosion @ 100°C: 1 Ash content % m: 0.006 The U.S. Specification SAE J-1966 replaces MIL-L-6082E.
Although it was planned to replace the British Specification DERD 2472 with a DEF STAN specification this has now been put into abeyance and instead the SAE specification has been adopted.
U.S. Approved J-1966 Approved J-1966 SAE Grade 50 British Approved J-1966 SAE Grade 50 French (AIR 3560/D Grade SAE 50) Russian MS-20 NATO Code O-117 Obsolete Joint Service Designation OM-270
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