AeroShell Fluid 41
AeroShell Fluid 41 is a mineral hydraulic oil manufactured to a high level of cleanliness, that provides excellent low temperature fluidity as well as robust anti-wear and corrosion inhibition.
Features and benefits
Enhanced system reliability
Promotes long component life
Low temperature fluidity
Versatile for Industrial and Automotive Use
Specifications & approvals
| Country / OEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| United States | MIL-PRF-5606J |
| British |
DEF STAN 91-48 Grade Superclean DEF STAN 91-48 Grade Normal |
| French | DCSEA 415/A |
| NATO Code | H-515 (equivalent H-520) |
| Joint Service Designation | OM-15 (equivalent OM-18) |
| COMAC | QPL-CMS-OL-104 |
| Rolls-Royce | OMat1064A |
The TDS and MSDS are in English, but you can find these documents for other countries in the Shell EPC area
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Applications
AeroShell Fluid 41 is intended as a hydraulic fluid in all modern aircraft applications requiring a mineral hydraulic fluid – commonly in landing gear hydraulic systems. AeroShell Fluid 41 is particularly recommended where use of a “superclean” fluid can contribute to improvements in component reliability and can be used in aircraft systems operating unpressurised between 54°C to 90°C (-65°F to 194°F) and pressurised between -54°C to 135°C (65°F to 275°F).
AeroShell Fluid 41 should be used in systems with synthetic rubber components and must not be used in systems incorporating natural rubber.
AeroShell Fluid 41 is compatible with AeroShell Fluids 31, 61 and LGF. Chlorinated solvents should not be used for cleaning hydraulic components which use AeroShell Fluid 41. The residual solvent contaminates the hydraulic fluid and may lead to corrosion.
Due to its properties, AeroShell Fluid 41 is also used in several industrial applications.
Health, Safety and Environment
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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.
- Avoid contact with skin. Use impervious gloves with used oil. After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.
- Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from https://www.epc.shell.com
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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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Typical Physical Characteristics
| Properties | Method | MIL-PRF-5606 J | Typical | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Type | – | Mineral | Mineral | |
| Kinematic viscosity | @100°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | 4.90 minimum | 5.3 |
| Kinematic viscosity | @40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | 13.2 minimum | 14.3 |
| Kinematic viscosity | @–40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | 600 maximum | 460 |
| Kinematic viscosity | @–54°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | 2 500 maximum | 2 200 |
| Flashpoint | °C | ASTM D93 | 82 minimum | 95 |
| Pour point | °C | ASTM D97 | –60 maximum | –60 maximum |
| Total acid number | mgKOH/g | ASTM D664 | 0.2 maximum | 0.02 |
| Evaporation loss 6 hrs | @71°C %m | ASTM D972 | 20 maximum | 15.4 |
| Water content | mg/kg | ASTM D6304 | 100 maximum | 75 maximum |
| Relative density | @15.6/15.6°C | ASTM D4052 | Report | 0.873 |
| Colour | ASTM D1500 | Red | Red | |
| Particulate contamination, number of particles per 100 ml in size range | 5 to 15 µm | FED-STD-791- 3012 | 8 000 maximum | 1 000 |
| Particulate contamination, number of particles per 100 ml in size range | 16 to 25 µm | FED-STD-791- 3012 | 1425 maximum | 1 000 maximum |
| Particulate contamination, number of particles per 100 ml in size range | 26 to 50 µm | FED-STD-791- 3012 | 253 maximum | 150 maximum |
| Particulate contamination, number of particles per 100 ml in size range | 51 to 100 µm | FED-STD-791- 3012 | 45 maximum | 20 maximum |
| Particulate contamination, number of particles per 100 ml in size range | over 100 µm | FED-STD-791- 3012 | 8 maximum | 5 maximum |
| Particle Count | Number | SAE AS4059 | 5 | 5 maximum |
| Copper corrosion | ASTM D130 | 2e maximum | 2b | |
| Steel on steel wear, scar diam | mm | ASTM D4172 | 1.0 maximum | 0.6 |
| Rubber swell, L rubber 168hrs % | ASTM D4289 | 19.0 to 30.0 | Passes | |
| Low temperature stability 72 hrs | @–54°C | FED-STD-791- 3458 | Must Pass | Passes |
| Gravimetric analysis | mg/100mL | ASTM D4898 | 1.0 maximum | 0.2 |
| Foaming tendency | ASTM D892 | Must Pass | Passes | |
| Barium content | mg/kg | ASTM D5185 | 10 maximum | Nil |
