Typical Physical Characteristics
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PROPERTIES |
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TYPICAL |
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Oil type |
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Fully Synthetic Hydrocarbon |
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SAE Viscosity Grade |
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Multigrade 10W-40 |
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Density @ 15 oC |
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0.859 |
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Viscosity Index |
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Above 160 |
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Base oil viscosity mm2/s |
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93.0 |
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@ 40°C |
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14.6 |
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@ 100°C |
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Pour Point |
°C |
-38 |
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Flash Point Cleveland Open Cup |
°C |
220 |
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Total Base Number |
mgKOH/g |
16.0 |
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Sulphated Ash Content |
% m |
1.9 |
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Specifications
No Aviation specifications yet defined
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U.S. |
– |
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British |
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French |
– |
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Russian |
– |
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NATO Code |
– |
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Joint Service Designation |
– |
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ACEA |
E4, E5 equivalent |
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API |
CF equivalent |
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Equipment Manufacturers’ Approvals
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SMA Engines |
SR 305 (Later models yet to be produced) |
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Thielert Engines |
1.7 Centurion (Other models yet to be produced) |
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AeroShell Oil Diesel 10W-40 is a fully synthetic, multigrade engine oil designed for use in the new generation of compression ignition (Diesel) Aviation Piston Engines.
The formulation has been selected to be suitable in piston engines fuelled by Jet A or Jet A-1 and is designed for use in the latest highly rated turbocharged diesel engines under all operating conditions.
AeroShell Oil Diesel 10W-40 MUST NOT be used in spark ignition, or Avgas powered aircraft engines.