Aeroshell Turbine Oil 560: Main Applications

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Technical Data Sheet

AeroShell Turbine Oil 560


Synthetic lubricating oil for aircraft turbine engines

AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is a third generation, high performance, low coking 5 mm2/s synthetic hindered ester oil
incorporating a carefully selected and finely balanced combination of additives to improve thermal and oxidation
stability.

Main Applications · AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 contains a synthetic ester oil and

· Changes which have taken place over the last twenty years
in engine performance (in terms of improved fuel
should not be used in contact with incompatible seal
materials and it also affects some paints and plastics.

consumption, higher operating temperatures and


Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
pressures) and maintenance practices have resulted in
· MIL-PRF-23699G Grade HTS

·
increased severity in lubricant operating conditions.

· AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 was developed to withstand the


hostile environments of today’s high powered, high ·
SAE AS5780D Grade SPC

DEF STAN 91-101 (British) equivalent

compression engines in which the older generation of oils · COMAC QPL-CMS-OL-202

can be stressed up to and beyond their thermal limits, as


· DCSEA 299/A (French) equivalent
evidenced by oil coking in the high temperature bearing
areas.
· VNII NP 50-1-4F, B3V, LZ-240, VNII NP 50-1-4U and 36/Ku-
A (Russian) analogue

· By overcoming the problems associated with using old


· NATO Code O-154
technology oils in new technology engines, AeroShell
· Joint Service Designation OX-27 equivalent

·
Turbine Oil 560:

· maintains a cleaner engine


·
Pratt & Whitney 521C Type II

· provides improved load carrying capacity


·
General Electric D-50 TF 1

· reduces maintenance costs


Allison EMS - 53 (Obsolete)

· prolongs bearing life in both new and existing engines.


For the latest approval, please confirm with the equipment

·
manufacturer.
In order for military authorities to take advantage of this
AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is approved for use in all models of
better performance in military engines the specification
the following engines:
MIL-PRF-23699 was re-written to include a "High Thermal
· CFM: CFM56 & LEAP series
Stability" (HTS) grade as well as the Standard (STD) and
Corrosion Inhibited (C/I) grades. AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 · Engine Alliance: GP7200 series

is fully approved as an HTS oil. With the advent of the new · GE: CF34, CF6, GE90, GEnx, GE9X, Passport, H series,
Catalyst, CF 700
civil turbine oil specification, SAE AS5780, which has more
stringent requirements than the military specification, · Honeywell: CFE738, ALF502, LF507, TPE331, CTS800
AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 was approved as a SPC
· IAE : V2500 Series

·
(Standard Performance Capability) oil.

With effect from January 1st 2002, AeroShell Turbine Oil


· Pratt & Whitney, Canada: JT15, PT6, PW110, 120, 200, 300
series
560 has been manufactured with an improved formulation
to further enhance its anti-coking performance.
· Pratt & Whitney: JT3C, JT8D, JT9D, PW4000, PW6000 and
PW2000 (for in-service evaluation)

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· Rolls-Royce: Model 250, BR 710, RB211 series, Tay, Spey,
Tyne, Avon, RB199

APU:

· Honeywell: All APUs for 5cSt oils

· Pratt & Whitney: APS Series for 5cSt oils, PW 901, PW980

· Safran Helicopter Engines: MTR390, Astazou, Arrius,


Artouste, Astazou, Arrius

Full details of the approval status of AeroShell Turbine Oil


560 in APUs and other engines/accessories is available.

AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is also approved for use in the


industrial and marine versions of Pratt & Whitney FT Series
engines, all General Electric LM Series Aero Derived
Engine and Siemens where Rolls Royce engines are
approved.

For a full listing of equipment approvals and


recommendations, please consult your local Shell
Technical Helpdesk.

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method MIL-PRF-23699G Grade HTS Typical


Oil type Synthetic ester Synthetic ester

Kinematic viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 4.90 to 5.40 5.21

Kinematic viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 23.0 min 26.7

Kinematic viscosity @-400C mm2/s ASTM D2532 13 000 max 10 229

Flash Point (Cleveland Open 0


C ASTM D92 246 min 268
Cup)

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -54 max -60

Total Acidity mgKOH/g SAE-ARP-5088 1.00 max 0.20

Evaporation Loss 6.5 hrs @2040C %m ASTM D972 10 max 2.0

Foaming Tendency ml ASTM D892 Must pass Passes

Thermal Stability / Corrosivity mg/cm FED-STD-791 ±4.0 max Passes


96 hrs - Metal weight change M.3411

Thermal Stability / Corrosivity % FED-STD-791 5.0 max Passes


96 hrs - viscosity change M.3411

Thermal Stability / Corrosivity mgKOH/g FED-STD-791 6.0 max Passes


96 hrs - Total Acid Number M.3411
Change

Corrosion and Oxidation @2040C ASTM D4636 - Must pass Passes


Stability 72 hrs Alternate Proc.2

Ryder gear test, relative rating % FED-STD-791 102 min Passes


Hercolube A M.6508

Bearing Test Rig Type 1 1/2 200 hrs FED-STD-791 40 max Passes
conditions - Overall deposit M.3410
demerit rating

Bearing Test Rig Type 1 1/2 @400C % FED-STD-791 0 to 35 Passes


conditions - viscosity change M.3410

Bearing Test Rig Type 1 1/2 mgKOH/g FED-STD-791 2 max Passes


conditions - Total acid number M.3410
change

Bearing Test Rig Type 1 ½ g FED-STD-791 1.5 max Passes


conditions – Filter Deposits M.3410

Trace metal content ASTM D5185 or Must pass Passes


D6595

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Properties Method MIL-PRF-23699G Grade HTS Typical
Sediment mg/l FED-STD-791 Must pass Passes
M.3010

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.

Health, Safety & Environment

· Health and Safety

This product is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended
application and good standards of personal hygiene are maintained.

Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
https://www.epc.shell.com/

Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

· Protect the Environment

Take used oil to an authorised collection point. Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.

Additional Information

· Advice

Advice on applications not covered here may be obtained from your Shell representative.

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