Technical Data Sheet
AeroShell Fluid 41
AeroShell Fluid 41 is a mineral hydraulic oil manufactured to a very high level of cleanliness, and possesses
improved fluid properties. AeroShell Fluid 41 contains additives which provide excellent low temperature fluidity
as well as exceptional anti-wear, oxidation - corrosion inhibition and shear stability. In addition metal de-activators
and foam inhibitors are included in this high viscosity index fluid to enhance performance in hydraulic
applications. AeroShell Fluid 41 is capable of wide temperature range operation.
AeroShell Fluid 41 is dyed red.
Main Applications Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
AeroShell Fluid 41 is intended as an hydraulic fluid in all · COMAC Approved to QPL-CMS-OL-104
modern aircraft applications requiring a mineral hydraulic
fluid. AeroShell Fluid 41 is particularly recommended where
· Approved MIL-PRF-5606H* (both U.S. and European
production)
use of a "superclean" fluid can contribute to improvements
in component reliability, and can be used in aircraft
· Approved DEF STAN 91-48 Grade Superclean* (European
production only)
systems operating unpressurised between –540C to 900C
Meets DEF STAN 91-48 Grade Normal (European
and pressurised between –540C to 1350C.
production only) Equivalent to DEF STAN 91-48 Grades
AeroShell Fluid 41 should be used in systems with
Superclean* & Normal (U.S. production only)
synthetic rubber components and must not be used in
· Approved DCSEA 415/A (French)
·
systems incorporating natural rubber.
Analogue to AMG-10 (Russian)
·
AeroShell Fluid 41 is compatible with AeroShell Fluids 4,
31, 61 and 71 and SSF/LGF. NATO Code H-515* (equivalent H-520)
Chlorinated solvents should not be used for cleaning · Joint Service Designation OM-15* (equivalent OM-18)
hydraulic components which use AeroShell Fluid 41. The For a full listing of equipment approvals and
residual solvent contaminates the hydraulic fluid and may recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
lead to corrosion. Helpdesk.
Typical Physical Characteristics
Properties MIL-PRF-5606H Typical US Production Typical European Production
Oil Type Mineral Mineral Mineral
Kinematic viscosity @1000C mm2/s 4.90 min 6.13 5.30
Kinematic viscosity @400C mm2/s 13.2 min 15.68 14.1
Kinematic viscosity @–400C mm2/s 600 max 384 491
Kinematic viscosity @–540C mm2/s 2500 max 1450 2300
Viscosity index – 214 Over 200
Flashpoint (Pensky Martin 0
C 82 min 104 105
Closed Cup)
Autoignition temperature 0
C – 230 230
Pour point 0
C –60 max <–60 <–60
Total acid number mgKOH/g 0.20 max 0 0.01
Evaporation loss 6 hrs @710C %m 20 max 16.5 10
Water content ppm 100 max 55 <100
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Properties MIL-PRF-5606H Typical US Production Typical European Production
Relative density @15.6/15 Report 0.874 0.87
.60C
Colour Red Red Red
Particulate contamination, 5 to 15 10000 max 1200 808
number of particles per 100 ml µm
in size range
Particulate contamination, 15 to 25 1000 max 550 116
number of particles per 100 ml µm
in size range
Particulate contamination, 25 to 50 150 max 70 44
number of particles per 100 ml µm
in size range
Particulate contamination, 50 to 100 20 max 5 10
number of particles per 100 ml µm
in size range
Particulate contamination, over 100 5 max 0 1
number of particles per 100 ml µm
in size range
Copper corrosion 2e max 1b 2b
Steel on steel wear, scar diam mm 1.0 max 0.65 0.95
Rubber swell, L rubber % 19 to 30 22 25.4
Corrosiveness & oxidation, 168 Must Pass Passes Passes
hrs @1350C - metal weight
change
Corrosiveness & oxidation, 168 @400C % –5 to +20 8.08 +0.1
hrs @ 1350C - viscosity change
Corrosiveness & oxidation, 168 mgKOH/g 0.20 max 0.02 +0.1
hrs @1350C - acid number
change
Low temperature stability 72 hrs @–540C Must Pass Passes Passes
Shear stability - viscosity change @400C Must Pass Passes Passes
Shear stability - acid number 0.2 max Less than 0.2 Less than 0.2
change
Gravimetric filtration mg/100m 0.3 max 0.1 Less than 0.3
filtration time min 15 max 10 Less than 15
Foaming tendency Must Pass Passes Passes
Barium content ppm 10 max Nil Nil
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
Guidance on Health and Safety is available on the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
http://www.epc.shell.com/
· 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.
· *Superclean grades
The British specification DEF STAN 91-48 covers two grades (normal and superclean) of mineral hydraulic fluid which differ
only in their cleanliness limits. AeroShell Fluid 41 is manufactured to meet the superclean requirements and thus it also
meets the requirements of the normal grade.
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