AeroShell Grease 33
Maximise airframe reliability with Aeroshell Grease 33, a lithium complex formulation that delivers superior performance from -73°C to +121°C, ensuring robust protection.
Features and benefits
Universal airframe grease
Wide temperature range
Advanced corrosion protection
Outstanding mechanical stability
Water resistance and stability
Approved for global aviation standards
Specifications & approvals
| Country / OEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| United States | MIL-PRF-23827C (Type I) |
| SAE | AMS3052 |
| NATO Code | G-354 |
| Airbus |
AIMS 09-06-002 Consumable Material List (CML) Reference 03GBC1, 03GBD1 |
| Boeing | BMS 3-33C |
| COMAC | QPL-CMS-OL-302 |
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 33 is approved to BMS 3-33C and offers the improved performance properties required by this specification.
AeroShell Grease 33 can be used for routine lubrication in applications where MIL-PRF-23827C is specified on aircraft manufactured by Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Fokker, Gulfstream and other legacy OEMs like McDonnell Douglas, BAe Regional Aircraft (except for wheel bearings, applications above 121°C and sliding applications requiring molybdenum disulphide).
AeroShell Grease 33 can also be used in some applications on aircraft which require use of MIL-G-21164. Other applications on Boeing aircraft which require use of MIL-G-21164 and other greases are being reviewed and in due course Boeing will issue details of the full range of applications. For the current status, refer to the latest issue of Boeing Service Letter “BMS 3-33C General Purpose Aircraft Grease”.
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 grease. 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 | BMS 3-33C | Typical | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil type | – | Synthetic Hydrocarbon / Ester | Synthetic Hydrocarbon / Ester | ||
| Colour | – | Blue-green | Green | ||
| Thickener type | – | Lithium Complex | Lithium Complex | ||
| Base Oil viscosity @-40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | – | 1 840 | ||
| Base Oil viscosity @40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | – | 14.2 | ||
| Base Oil viscosity @100°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | – | 3.4 | ||
| Useful operating temperature range °C | – | -73 to +121 | -73 to +121 | ||
| Dropping point °C | ASTM D556 | 205 min | 227 | ||
| Worked penetration @25°C | ASTM D217 | 265 to 315 | 297 | ||
| Bomb Oxidation pressure @99°C kPa (psi) drop from 758 kPa (110 psi), 100 hrs | ASTM D942 | 70 (10) max | 3.5 (0.5) | ||
| Bomb Oxidation pressure @99°C kPa (psi) drop from 758 kPa (110 psi), 500 hrs | ASTM D942 | 105 (15) max | 34 (5) | ||
| Oil separation 30 hrs @100°C %m | ASTM D6184 | 8 max | 2 | ||
| Water Washout @79°C %m | ASTM D1264 | 7.5 max | <6 | ||
| Evaporation loss 500 hrs @121°C %m | ASTM D2595 | 10 max | <10 | ||
| Anti-friction bearing performance @121°C hrs | ASTM D3336 | 1000 min | >1 200 | ||
| Load Carrying Capability LWI @27°C kg | ASTM D2596 | 60 min | >60 | ||
| Copper corrosion 24 hrs @100°C | ASTM D4048 | 1B max | Passes |
