Shell Aviation can offer a range of aviation greases designed to fill almost every lubrication need of the

aviation community. There follows very brief descriptions of the major products in the AeroShell Grease
range. Other, specialist greases can be made available; please check with your local AeroShell supplier.

AeroShell Grease 5
Wheel Bearing and Engine Accessory Grease

Microgel thickened, mineral oil base

Combines high load-carrying ability with excellent resistance to water and high temperatures. It inhibited
against corrosion and oxidation, and has a useful temperature range of -23C to + 177C. Used primarily in
aircraft wheel bearings and engine accessories operating at high speeds and relatively high temperatures.

AeroShell Grease 6
General Purpose Airframe Grease

Microgel thickened, mineral oil base

Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, it features outstanding low temperature torque properties and
resistance to water. Useful temperature range of -40C to +121C. Used primarily in plain and anti-friction
bearings on general aviation aircraft.

AeroShell Grease 7
Advanced Multipurpose Airframe Grease

Microgel thickened, synthetic diester oil base

Corrosion inhibited and fortified to resist oxidation, it combines excellent load-carrying capacity with a useful
temperature range of -73C to + 149C. Recommended for highly loaded gears and actuator screw
mechanisms, as well as for instrument and general airframe lubrication.

AeroShell Grease 14
Leading Multipurpose Helicopter Grease

Calcium soap thickened, mineral oil base

Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, it is compounded with special anti-rust additives, and gives
outstanding protection against fretting and moisture corrosion. Useful temperature range is -54C to +93C.
Approved by all leading helicopter manufacturers. Recommended for most helicopter main and tail rotor
bearings; widely used as a general purpose helicopter grease

AeroShell Grease 15
Extreme Temperature Ball and Roller Bearing grease
Teflon thickened, silicone oil base
Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, it possesses excellent high temperature and mechanical stability
properties, low evaporation rate and superior resistance to water wash-out. Intended for lightly loaded ball
and roller bearings over a temperature range of -73C to +232C. Recommended for continuous high
temperature service, e.g. in turbine engine controls, and for low temperature applications where low torque
properties are required.

AeroShell Grease 22
Versatile Multipurpose Grease

Microgel thickened, synthetic hydrocarbon oil base

Corrosion inhibited and fortified against oxidation, it has excellent anti-wear properties, load-carrying
capacity and water resistance, plus a wide useful temperature range of -65C to +204C. Recommended for
aircraft wheel bearings, engine accessories and airframe lubrication, and for anti-friction bearings operating
at high speeds and at high or low temperatures.

AeroShell Grease 33
Universal Airframe Grease
Lithium complex thickened, synthetic hydrocarbon/ester oil base
Developed with the purpose of satisfying almost all airframe lubrication requirements with a single grease.
Its enhanced corrosion resistance and load-carrying capacity reduces wear and tear and can lead to
extension of re-greasing intervals and reduction in maintenance costs. Replacing several greases with a
single grease avoids the risk of misapplication and also reduces stock inventory, again providing cost
savings. Useful temperature range is -73C to +121C.

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AeroShell Grease 33MS

An Extreme pressure (EP) Grease

AeroShell Grease 33MS is an extreme pressure (EP) grease based on the proven lithium complex technology
of AeroShell Grease 33, and is fortified with 5% Molybdenum Disulphide. The benefits of Grease 33MS
include: Improved anti-wear and corrosion resistance over AeroShell Grease 17; It is fully compatible with
AeroShell Grease 33, so reduces the risks and problems associated with misapplication;Load carrying and EP
properties equal to that of the well established AeroShell Grease 17; Fully approved to MIL-G-21164D.
It possesses enhanced anti-wear and anti-corrosion properties and is particularly suitable for lubricating
heavily loaded sliding steel surfaces, such as, for example, bogie pivot pins on aircraft landing gearassemblies. AeroShell Grease 33MS is a direct alternative to AeroShell Grease 17, but when changing from
(clay-based) ASG 17 to (Li-complex based) ASG 33MS, the normal rules on grease changing should be
applied.

Aeroshell Fluid 2F
Product Description
AeroShell Fluid 2F is a rust and corrosion preventive oil commonly used to preserve aircraft internal
combustion engines.
The ashless anti-corrosion additive package and highly refined petroleum base oils help protect the engine
by minimizing the effects of humidity and neutralizing the acidic components of engine oil oxidation and
combustion by-products. Meets the requirements of MIL- C- 6529 Type II specifications for corrosion
preventives for aircraft engines.
Application
AeroShell Fluid 2F is normally used as a preservation grade engine oil for the internal preservation of
engines or engine parts and accessories during moderate outdoor to long-term indoor storage periods.

This oil can also be used as a flyaway oil for reciprocating engines; however, Shell does not recommend
that you fly an opposed engine more than 50 hours during the TBO cycle.

The engine to be preserved should be filled to normal capacity with AeroShell Fluid 2F and then run at the
idle until the engine reaches normal operating temperature (approximately 10 -15 minutes).

Hydraulic Fluids
AeroShell Fluid 3 - a general purpose mineral lubricating oil recommended for general lubrication of
aircraft parts that require a light oil with good low temperature characteristics and a low freezing point.
AeroShell Fluids 4 and 41 - mineral hydraulic fluids, the latter has superior cleanliness characteristics and
is the more widely used grade.
AeroShell Fluid 71 - a preservative mineral hydraulic fluid for use in hydraulic systems and components
that are in storage as well as hydraulic system rigs.
AeroShell Fluid 31 - a synthetic hydrocarbon fire resistant hydraulic fluid. This type is increasingly
replacing mineral hydraulic fluids.
AeroShell Fluid 51 - a low temperature synthetic hydrocarbon fire resistant hydraulic fluid.
AeroShell Fluid 61 - a preservative synthetic hydrocarbon fire resistant hydraulic fluid
AeroShell Shock Strut Fluid and Landing Gear Fluid are current technology hydraulic fluids for landing
gear shock struts of some aircraft.
For some types of aircraft proprietary non-inflammable fluids (phosphate ester type) of non-petroleum origin
are required. Shell companies may be able to supply Skydrol 500B-4 and LD-4 phosphate ester fluids
against known demand.

Preservatives
AeroShell preservatives are used for the preservation and protection of aircraft, aircraft engines and aircraft
components. Two classes of corrosion preservatives are used on the aircraft, those for protecting engine
interiors and those for exterior application.
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Other Fluids
There are other fluids in the AeroShell range, which are used for special applications on aircraft, aircraft
engines, and auxiliary equipment. These fluids can be subdivided as follows:

lubricating oils
gearbox oils
calibrating fluids
de-icing fluids
avionic cooling fluids
fluids for cleaning, preserving and lubricating
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