AeroShell Turbine Oil 560
AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is a third-generation 5 mm2/s synthetic hindered ester versatile lubricating oil proven to deliver cleaner engines, more reliable operational performance and longer maintenance cycles.
Features and benefits
Reduced coke formation
Low coking and sludge formation, improving engine cleanliness and on-wing life.
Improved¹ load carrying capacity
Greater anti-fret protection and lesser scarring on bearings.
Good corrosion and oxidation resistance
Helps protect engine and components from rust and corrosion, enabling engine longevity.
Excellent Elastomer Compatibility
Minimises the risk of seal degradation, ensuring reliable and leak-free operation.
Versatile Application Range
Approved in various turbine engines, making it ideal for both commercial and military aviation needs.
Specifications & approvals
| Country / OEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| United States | MIL-PRF-23699G Grade HTS |
| SAE | AS5780D Grade SPC |
| British | DEFSTAN 91-101 |
| French | DCSEA 299/A |
| Russian | VNII NP 50-1-4F, B3V LZ-240, VNII NP 50-1-4U 36/Ku-A |
| NATO Code | O-154 |
| Joint Service Designation | OX-27 |
| COMAC | QPL-CMS-OL-202 |
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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Title: Shell Asto 560
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ShellAsto 560 _ENG Transcript
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Since jet engines took flight in 1939, The turbine engine has become one of the most important breakthroughs in aviation history,
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AeroShell
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revolutionizing the way we fly.
Shell Aviation has been there every step of the way.
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Evolution of turbine engine oil
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80 years of advances in turbine engine performance has increased their running temperatures and pressures.
Mineral oils that were first used in turbine engines in the 1930s were quickly replaced by synthetic oils to combat carbon coking.
The stresses placed on the engine oil led to the development of high thermal stability or HTS oil.
Shell developed our 1st HTS oil, AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 to meet this demand.
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Engine design has advanced,
but has your engine oil choice
evolved like ASTO560?
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Engine design has advanced, but has your engine oil choice evolved like ASTO560?
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The proper oil plays a vital role to lubricate bearings and gears.
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Oil oxidation and coking
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But more importantly, an incorrect oil choice will result in oxidation and coking.
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Competitor's
Standard Oil
Results
ASTO560
HTS Oil
Results
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This can be avoided, creating considerable cost savings.
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ASTO 560 exceeds all HTS requirements
Optimum elastomer compatibility
Lower coking propensity
Lower oil consumption
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ASTO 560 exceeds all HTS requirements, with optimum elastomer compatibility, lower coking propensity and reduced oil consumption at high temperatures.
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Optimum Elastomer Compatibility
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HTS Oils must protect elastomer seals.
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In the race to improve coking performance of oils at high temperatures, oil manufacturers began searching for an effective anti-oxidant system to develop HTS oils.
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Elastomer Seal Degradation
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But anti-oxidants in some competitors’ HTS oils are known to cause elastomer seal degradation.
ASTO560 has been proven to be elastomer friendly.
Excessive degradation or swelling can cause oil leakage.
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Elastomer Compatibility Test
24 Hour
HPC limit 11%
120 Hour
HPC limit 15%
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Swelling is measured in a standardized elastomer compatibility test over a 24 &120 hour period.
and ASTO560 shows optimum swelling in elastomer seals, as compared to a known competitor’s HTS oil.
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Optimum Elastomer Compatibility
Low Coking Propensity
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Coking buildup is another critical problem that leads to engine performance inefficiencies.
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Hot Liquid Process Simulation Test
Test Conditions
Oil flow 1 L/min
Heater Tube 375°C
Oil Volume 100 ml
Reservoir T 150°C
Pressure 200 psi
Test duration 10 h
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In the hot liquid process simulator test, the test rig simulates the oil feed tube environment in an aircraft engine.
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ASTO560 excels in HLPS test
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Tests have shown that ASTO560 outperforms current standard oils in the market, forming the least coking deposits in the HLPS test.
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Optimum Elastomer Compatibility
Low Coking Propensity
Lower Oil Consumption
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When you excel in these areas, the result is lower oil consumption and better performance.
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Oil Consumption Savings
Reduced by
10-15%
Reported by an existing
ASTO560 customer
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A study of 10 aircraft from a customer who switched to ASTO560, showed that their average oil consumption over a 3 year period, was reduced by 10-15%
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Lower oil consumption means significant cost savings across your fleet.
And most of all, peace of mind.
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Easy oil changeover
Compatible
with all other
MIL-PRF-23699 oils
Please consult your engine manufacturer's manual for recommendation on oil changeover.
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Switching to ASTO560 is an easy process.
Simply top up your oil with ASTO560 during normal maintenance operations.
ASTO560 is compatible with all other approved MIL-PRF-23699 oils.
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Optimum Elastomer Compatibility
Low Coking Propensity
Lower Oil Consumption
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ASTO 560 is a proven High Thermal Stability oil that is compatible with elastomer seals, and reduces oil consumption while keeping your engines clean.
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ASTO 560
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It makes business sense
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© Shell International Limited 2020
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Applications
Changes which have taken place over the last twenty years in engine performance (in terms of improved fuel consumption, higher operating temperatures and pressures) and maintenance practices have resulted in increased severity in lubricant operating conditions.
AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 was developed to withstand the hostile environments of today’s high powered, high compression engines in which the older generation of oils can be stressed up to and beyond their thermal limits, as evidenced by oil coking in the high temperature bearing areas.
In order for military authorities to take advantage of this better performance in military engines, the specification MIL-PRF-23699 was re-written to include a "High Thermal Stability" (HTS) grade as well as the Standard (STD) and Corrosion Inhibited (C/I) grades. AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is fully approved as an HTS oil. With the advent of the new civil turbine oil specification, SAE AS5780, which has more stringent requirements than the military specification, AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 was approved as a SPC (Standard Performance Capability) oil.
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 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.
Technical Talk
Elastomer compatibility
Learn how lubricant scientists balance thermal stability and elastomer compatibility to create high-performance turbine oils that prevent coking and help maintain engine integrity.
Coking propensity
Explore how modern turbine oils combat coking, manage heat, and adapt to evolving high-performance aircraft engines, ensuring long-term engine reliability.
Typical Physical Characteristics
| Properties | Method | MIL-PRF-23699G Grade HTS | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil type | - | Synthetic ester | Synthetic ester |
| Kinematic viscosity @100°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | 4.90 to 5.40 | 5.21 |
| Kinematic viscosity @40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | 23.0 min | 26.7 |
| Kinematic viscosity @-40°C mm²/s | ASTM D2532 | 13 000 max | 10 229 |
| Flash Point (Cleveland Open Cup), °C | ASTM D92 | 246 min | 268 |
| Pour Point °C | ASTM D5950 | -54 max | -60 |
| Total Acidity mgKOH/g | SAE-ARP-5088 | 1.00 max | 0.2 |
| Evaporation Loss 6.5 hrs @204°C % m | ASTM D972 | 10 max | 2 |
| Foaming Tendency ml | ASTM D892 | Must pass | Passes |
| Thermal Stability / Corrosivity 96 hrs - Metal weight change, mg/cm | FED-STD-791 M.3411 | ±4.0 max | Passes |
| Thermal Stability / Corrosivity 96 hrs - viscosity change, % | FED-STD-791 M.3411 | 5.0 max | Passes |
| Thermal Stability / Corrosivity 96 hrs - Total Acid Number, mgKOH/g | FED-STD-791 M.3411 | 6.0 max | Passes |
| Corrosion and Oxidation Stability 72 hrs, @204°C | ASTM D4636 - Alternate Proc.2 | Must pass | Passes |
| Ryder gear test, relative rating Hercolube A, % | FED-STD-791 M.6508 | 102 min | Passes |
| Bearing Test Rig Type 1 1/2 conditions - Overall deposit demerit rating, 200 hrs | FED-STD-791 M.3410 | 40 max | Passes |
| Bearing Test Rig Type 1 1/2 conditions - viscosity change @40°C, % | FED-STD-791 M.3410 | 0 to 35 | Passes |
| Bearing Test Rig Type 1 1/2 conditions - Total acid number change, mgKOH/g | FED-STD-791 M.3410 | 2 max | Passes |
| Bearing Test Rig Type 1½ conditions – Filter Deposits, g | FED-STD-791 M.3410 | 1.5 max | Passes |
| Trace metal content | ASTM D5185 or D6595 | Must pass | Passes |
| Sediment mg/l | FED-STD-791 M.3010 | 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.
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Disclaimers
¹ Comparing between HTS oils and standard oils