Case Studies
Airwolf
Airwolf Aviation Corporation (an agricultural organization in the Philippines) switched to AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 with the help of Alpha Pioneer. Airwolf switched from a competitor oil to ASTO 560 because of its high thermal stability which helped reduce coking in their engines and kept them clean for a long period of time.
Factor 1: Coking Propensity
Coke buildup is another critical problem that leads to engine performance inefficiencies. In order to reduce coking, an HTS oil must be able to withstand engine operating temperatures. Through the hot liquid simulator (HLPS) test, ASTO 560 has proven that it outperforms current standard oils in the market and form the least coke deposits.
Factor 2: Elastomer Compatibility
Your choice of turbine engine oil must be able to reduce elastomer seal degradation. Excessive degradation or ‘swelling’ can cause oil leakage, which will entail higher maintenance costs for your fleet. With the right mix of anti-oxidants, ASTO 560 has proven to be elastomer-friendly through a standardized elastomer compatibility test over a 24- and 120-hour period.
ASTO 560 shows optimum swelling in elastomer seals compared to a known competitor’s HTS oil.
Our Range of Products
Turbine Engine Oils
AeroShell Ascender
4th Generation HPC Oil
MIL-PRF-23699, SAE AS5780
An outstanding high performance capability (HPC) oil for the latest high efficiency engines
- Reduced maintenance and operating costs and enhanced safety from
- Low coking propensity
- High thermal stability
- Outstanding oxidative stability
- Excellent elastomer compatibility
- First new formulation to be approved to the SAE AS5780A specification
Specification and approval
- SAE AS5780 HPC Grade
- MIL-PRF-23699 Grade HTS
- R-R Trent Series (Except Trent XWB-97k)
- GEnx Series
- Other approvals and flight evaluations pending
AeroShell Turbine Oil 560
3rd Generation HTS Oil
MIL-PRF-23699, SAE AS5780
A proven third-generation high thermal stability oil for established engine technology
- Reduced maintenance and operating costs
- Low coking propensity*
- Full elastomer compatibility
- Improved load-carrying capacity
- Over 15 years of in-service experience
- Approved by almost all main engine manufacturers
Specification and approval
- MIL-PRF-23699 Grade HTS
- SAE AS5780 Grade SPC
- CFMI (GE&Snecma): All CFM56 and LEAP engines
- R-R: RB211 Series
- P&W: PW4000, PW100 and all PT6 series
*Compared with other MIL-PRF-23699 STD grade oils
AeroShell Turbine Oil 500
2nd Generation STD Oil
MIL-PRF-23699, SAE AS5780
The right choice for older and classic technology engines
- Reduced overhaul and repair time and costs through
- Improved engine cleanliness*
- Good load-carrying capacity
- Superior corision and oxidation stability
- Suitable for all civil and military engines requiring MIL-PRF-23699 specifications
Specification and approval
- MIL-PRF-23699 Grade STD
- SAE AS5780 Grade SPC
- DEF STAN 91-101 Grade OX-27
*Compared with other MIL-PRF-23699 STD grade oils
AeroShell Turbine Oil 390
3-centistoke APU Oil
Reliability for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
- Reliable APU starting, especially in cold-soak conditions
- Lower maintenance cost from reduced component wear during APU startup
- Helps maximise ETOPS times
- Approved by a wide range of engine/APU manufacturers, including Hamilton-Sundstrand, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls Royce and Turbomeca
Specification and approval
- DEF STAN 91-94 (British)
- All Pratt & Whitney AeroPower and Honeywell APUs
- IPM-10, VNII NP 50-1 4f and 4u, and 36Ku-A (Russian analogue)
- Joint Service Designation OX-7
AeroShell Turbine Oil 308
3-centistoke APU Oil
MIL-PRF-7808L Grade 3
Reliability for Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
- A 3 mm2/s synthetic ester oil incorporating additives to offer better resistance against oxidation and corrosion, and to minimise wear
- Reliable APU starting, especially in cold-soak conditions
- Lower maintenance cost from reduced component wear during APU startup
- Helps maximise ETOPS times.
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 308 was developed specifically for use in particular models of aircraft turbo-prop and turbo-jet engines for which a MIL-PRF-7808 oil is required.
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 308 contains a synthetic ester oil and should not be used in contact with incompatible seal materials and it also affects some paints and plastics.
Specification and approval
- MIL-PRF-7808L Grade 3
- O-148
- OX-9
- All Pratt & Whitney AeroPower APUs
AeroShell Turbine Oil 555
2nd Generation STD Oil
DOF-PRF-85734A
A high load-carrying capacity oil for turbine engines and transmissions
- Reduced maintenance costs and enhanced safety through
- Excellent wear protection
- High thermal stability
- High oxidation stability
- Approved by leading helicopter engine manufacturers, including Agusta, Bell Helicopter Textron, Boeing Vertol, Eurocopter, Mcdonnell Douglas, MBB, Sikorsky and Westland Helicopters
Specification and approval
- DOD-PRF-85734A
- DEF STAN 91-100
AeroShell Turbine Oil 750
7-centistoke Engine Oil
A higher viscosity synthetic oil that provides excellent load carrying, thermal and oxidation stability
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 750 was developed to meet the requirements of DERD 2487 (now DEF STAN 91-98) and to provide a high standard of lubrication in British civil gas turbines, particularly turbo-prop engines where a good load-carrying oil was required for the propeller reduction gearbox
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 750 is also approved by the Russian authorities as an analogue to MN-7.5u and for those Russian turbo-prop applications which require the use of mixtures of mineral turbine oil and aircraft piston engine oil
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 750 contains a synthetic ester oil and should not be used in contact with incompatible seal materials and it also affects some paints and plastics
- Provides excellent load carrying, thermal and oxidation stability
Specification and approval
- DEF STAN 91-98
- OX-38
- O-149
Turbine Engine Oils (Engine Preservation)
AeroShell Turbine Oil 2
Fuel System Preservation
(2-centistoke)
MIL-PRF-6081 Grade 1010 & 1010N
Mineral turbine oil for fuel system preservation
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 2 is a 2mm²/s mineral turbine oil blended from mineral base stocks to which a pour-point depressant and an anti-oxidant have been added
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 2 is widely used for inhibiting fuel systems and fuel system components during storage
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 2 is an analogue to the Russian Grade MK-8 and can therefore be used in engines which require the use of MK-8
- Preservation of fuel systems and components
Specification and approval
- MIL-PRF-6081 Grade 1010 & Grade 1010N
AeroShell Turbine Oil 3
Fuel System Preservation
(3-centistoke)
Mineral turbine oil for fuel system preservation
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 3 is a 3mm²/s mineral turbine oil blended from mineral base stocks to which an anti-corrosion additive has been added
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 3 was developed for early pure jet engines and is still approved for some versions of these engines plus the Turbomeca Astazou, Artouste, Turmo, Bastan and Marbore engines
- AeroShell Turbine Oil 3 is the recommended alternative to AeroShell Fluid 1
- Preservation of fuel systems and components
Specification and approval
- Meets DEF STAN 91-99
- OM-11
- O-135
