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Reliable Performance For Confident Operations, AeroShell Turbine Oil 560

Commercial airline operators today are faced with an ever evolving set of operational issues. But a key challenge remains: to ensure a high level of aircraft jet engine reliability in order to minimise maintenance costs and avoid unplanned downtime.

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Many modern jet engines require fit-for-purpose lubricant products that can handle high speeds, temperatures, and related stresses without breaking down or forming deposits. As such, lubricant performance is a significant contributor to extended engine life, longer maintenance cycles, and fewer commercial disruptions.

Since the birth of modern aviation, Shell Aviation has been providing quality fuels,lubricants and associated services to the aviation community. For more than 100 years, Shell has played a crucial role in many landmark events in the aviation industry – including helping Sir Frank Whittle develop the jet engine. Today, Shell Aviation offers a wide range of lubricating oil products, including the latest generation of synthetic oils capable of taking turbine engine performance to new heights.

Proven performance for confident commercial operations

AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 (ASTO 560) is a third generation 5-centistoke synthetic hindered ester lubricating oil, designed to provide commercially viable performance and benefits such as reduced coking and improved wear resistance for modern jet engines. Formulated to cope with demanding operating conditions, ASTO 560 has consistently delivered the right balance of performance and cost efficiency to the global aviation industry over the past 25 years.

Features and Benefits

ASTO 560 is developed based on a deep understanding of commercial aviation requirements. The result is a versatile lubricating oil proven to deliver cleaner engines, more reliable operational performance and longer maintenance cycles.

Features and Benefits
Features Key Benefits
Reduced coke formation

Coke formation and shedding can be disruptive to airline operations. Reduced coke deposits can lower maintenance costs and increase on-wing life.

Fully compatible with other approved oilsNo engine problems such as coke shedding and oil filters blocking is experienced when changing from one approved oil to ASTO 560, in accordance with the procedure outlined in the relevant engine service bulletin.
No adverse effect on elastomer seals

ASTO 560’s full compatibility with all elastomer seal materials reduces the possibility of oil leaks, which could lead to expensive engine overhauls or even an in-flight engine shutdown.

Good oxidative and thermal stabilityThe use of ASTO 560 reduces the occurrence of oxidative and thermal degradation of the oil at high operating temperatures, which could result in high overhaul and maintenance costs due to:
1. An increase in oil viscosity, which may result in the need for oil change
2. An increase in acidity, which could lead to the corrosion of gears and bearings
3. Sludge formation in the oil system, causing the blockage of oil jets and filters

Technical Specifications

MIL-PRF-23699F SPECIFICATIONSCOMPETITOR STDASTO 560 (HTS)

Oil Type

 Synthetic EsterSynthetic EsterSynthetic Ester
Kinematic Viscosity mm²/s

100 °C

40°C

-40°C

4.90 to 5.40

23

13000 max

5.00

25.30
11000

5.24

26.71

11000

Flash Point
°C246 min252252
Pour Point
°C-54 max-60-60
TAN
mg KOH/g1 max0.060.22
Evaporation Loss 6.5 hrs/204°C%m10.0 max4.202.00
Foaming  PassPass
Corrosive and Oxidative Stability
72 hrs / 204°C   
Viscosity Change %  24.9619.3
Acid Number Change %  1.541.02
Contamination mg/100ml  7.00.55

ASTO 560 has met or exceeded technical specifications for jet engine lubricants, as well as performed better than competitive oils in several test parameters.

OEM Approval/Certification

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ASTO 560 is an industry-proven synthetic lubricant that has gained wide commercial acceptance and is approved for use by major aircraft gas turbine engine manufacturers.

Manufacturer Engine Approval Reference
IAEV2500 (all models)SIL 235
CFMICFM-56 (all models)CFM
GE

GE90
CF-6 (all models)

SB79-000
SB79-001
Pratt & Whitney

PW JT8D
PW JT9D
PW 4000

SB 238


Pratt & Whitney Canada

PW200 Series
PW300 Series
PW500 Series

MM 72-00-00

Engine AllianceGP7000 (all models)EAGP7 79-1
Rolls Royce

RB 211-524 (all models)

RB 211-535 (all models)
Tay
Spey

RB211-12-F139
HoneywellAPU (all models)34-GT-7800T
Hamilton SundstrandCSD (all models)
IDG (all models)
Pneumatic starters		HS 24-10-00

Delivering value to your operations

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ASTO 560 provides you the confidence you need to operate successfully in an increasingly challenging business environment. Reliable and versatile, ASTO 560 meets or exceeds the most exacting requirements of turbine oil technology standards as outlined in SAE AS 5780A.

Shell Aviation’s global distribution network ensures that ASTO 560 is more widely available than ever before.

By delivering the right balance of costcompetitive performance and operational benefits, you can count on ASTO 560 to deliver value to your operations – always and everywhere around the world.

Health and Safety

AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is unlikely to present any significant health or safety hazard when properly used in the recommended application, and good standards of industrial and personal hygiene are maintained.

For further guidance on Product Health & Safety refer to the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet - opens in new window here.

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