AeroShell Grease 14
Enhance helicopter lubrication with a calcium soap-thickened mineral grease effective from -54°C to +75°C, enabling long-lasting protection.
Features and benefits
Specialised helicopter grease
Formulated specifically for helicopter applications, ensuring reliable performance in demanding rotor conditions.
Reliable anti-fretting properties
Provides robust protection against fretting, reducing wear and extending component life.
Effective moisture resistance
Designed to combat moisture-induced corrosion, safeguarding critical rotor and airframe components.
Corrosion and oxidation inhibition
Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, offering long-term protection and durability in harsh environments.
High stability in extreme conditions
Maintains performance across a wide temperature range, from -54°C to +75°C, ideal for varying operational climates.
Approved by leading helicopter manufacturers
Meets the specifications of major helicopter OEMs, making it a trusted choice for main and tail rotor bearings.
Specifications & approvals
| Country / OEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| United States | MIL-G-25537C |
| British | DEF STAN 91-51 |
| NATO Code | G-366 |
| Joint Service Designation | XG-284 |
| Rolls-Royce | OMat433 |
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 Grease 14 is the leading helicopter multi-purpose grease and is approved by all helicopter manufacturers.
Owing to its anti-fret properties, AeroShell Grease 14 is particularly suitable for the lubrication of helicopter main and tail rotor bearings, splines, etc.
Health, Safety and 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.
- 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
Protect the Environment
- Take used lubricant 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-G-25537C | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil type | – | – | Mineral |
| Thickener type | – | – | Calcium soap |
| Colour | Appearance | – | Tan |
| Base Oil Viscosity @40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | – | 13.7 |
| Base Oil Viscosity @100°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | – | 3.1 |
| Useful operating temperature range °C | – | – | –54 to +75 |
| Drop point °C | ASTM D2265 | 140 min | 148 |
| Worked penetration @25°C | ASTM D217 | 265 to 305 | 284 |
| Penetration unworked @25°C | ASTM D217 | 200 min | 277 |
| Oxidation Stability 100h @ 99°C, kPa | ASTM D942 | 34.5 max | 20 |
| Oxidation Stability 400h @ 99°C, kPa | ASTM D942 | 137.8 max | 93 |
| Oil separation 30 hrs @100°C %m | ASTM D6184 | 5.0 max | 4 |
| Water stability Penetration delta worked 100,000 strokes + 10% water 0.1mm | FED-STD-791-313 | 70 max | 44 |
| Evaporation Loss 22h @ 100°C, %m | ASTM D972 | 9.5 max | 6.6 |
| Low Temperature Torque – @-55°C Nm Start | ASTM D1478 | 1.47 max | 0.53 |
| Low Temperature Torque – @-55°C Nm Run | ASTM D1478 | 0.196 max | 0.03 |
| Copper Corrosion 24h @ 100°C | ASTM D4048 | Must pass | Passes |
| Particle Count part/ml | FED-STD-791 M.3005 | Must pass | Passes |
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell’s specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.
