Aircraft greases must be versatile to prevent wear and inhibit corrosion under tough conditions. AeroShell greases are specifically formulated to excel in wide-ranging applications: protecting exposed wheel bearings; lubricating highly loaded gears; in plain, ball and roller bearings; and on sliding surfaces and actuator screws. Our multipurpose greases can help to reduce costs and improve maintenance efficiency.
Aviation greases are lubricants, with a thickening agent dispersed within them. They’re used on various aircraft components to improve performance.
Different greases can be used in particular aircraft and scenarios. For example, aviation greases can be used for such purposes as corrosion inhibition, lubricating load carrying components and lubricating components operating under extreme temperatures. The AeroShell range contains a variety of aviation greases that are multi-functional.
Have some questions? Our technical talk page on greases can answer many of your queries.
Wheel Bearing and Engine Accessory Grease
Combines high load-carrying ability with excellent resistance to water and high temperatures. Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, with a useful temperature range of -18°C to +149°C. Used primarily in aircraft wheel bearings and engine accessories operating at high speeds and relatively high temperatures.
*Remains available in the Americas only. In all other regions AeroShell Grease 22 replaces AeroShell Grease 5
General Purpose Airframe Grease
Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, it features outstanding low-temperature torque properties and resistance to water. Useful temperature range of -40°C to +121°C. Used primarily in plain and anti-friction bearings on general aviation aircraft.
Advanced Multipurpose Airframe Grease
Corrosion inhibited and fortified to resist oxidation, this combines excellent load-carrying capacity with a useful temperature range of -73°C to +121°C. Recommended for highly loaded gears and actuator screw mechanisms, as well as for instrument and general airframe lubrication.
Leading Multipurpose Helicopter Grease
Inhibited against corrosion and oxidation, it is compounded with special anti-rust additives, and gives outstanding protection against fretting and moisture corrosion. Useful temperature range is -54°C to +75°C. Approved by all leading helicopter manufacturers. Recommended for most helicopter main and tail rotor bearings; widely used as a general-purpose helicopter grease.
Versatile Multipurpose Grease
Corrosion inhibited and fortified against oxidation, it has excellent anti-wear properties, load-carrying capacity and water resistance, plus a wide useful temperature range of -54°C to +177°C. Recommended for aircraft wheel bearings, engine accessories and airframe lubrication and for anti-friction bearings operating at high speeds and at high or low temperatures.
Universal Airframe Grease
Developed with the purpose of satisfying almost all airframe lubrication requirements with a single grease. Its enhanced corrosion resistance and load-carrying capacity reduces wear and tear and can lead to extension of re-greasing intervals and reduction in maintenance costs. Replacing several greases with a single grease avoids the risk of misapplication and, also, reduces stock inventory, again providing cost savings. Useful temperature range is -73°C to +121°C.
Advanced Wheel Bearing Grease
AeroShell Grease 58 (ASG58) is an advanced wheel bearing grease. It follows the industry drive for lithium complex thickened grease. ASG58 is built on proven AeroShell Grease 33 technology, exceeding the demanding specification of SAE AMS 3058. It has superior mechanical stability, water washout resistance and corrosion protection. ASG58 performs well in the EMCOR test against salt water and modern day runway de-icing fluid.
Extreme Pressure Airframe Grease
AeroShell Grease 64 (formerly AeroShell 33MS) is an EP airframe grease based on the proven lithium thickener technology of AeroShell Grease 33. It can help to extend component life through its exceptional load-carrying and EP properties from fortification using 5% molybdenum disulphide and its excellent wear and corrosion protection. It also helps to reduce the risk of product misapplication by being fully compatible with AeroShell Grease 33. Together, these greases are perfect partners, thereby helping to reduce costs by protecting over 98% of the grease application points on a typical airliner. AeroShell Grease 64 is fully approved to MIL-G-21164D.
Find the technical data sheet (TDS), material safety data sheet (MSDS) and specification references for Shell aviation greases in the table below.
The technical data sheet covers the main applications for which you can use the aviation grease in question and its physiochemical properties. These sheets also offer general advice on health, safety and the substance’s environmental impact.
Material safety data sheets tell you about the grease’s properties, any hazards and has useful information of safe handling and use, storage and transport, measures for first aid, accidental releases, exposure control and personal protection.
You’ll find the sheets listed in English, but you can find them in other languages in the Shell Product Catalogue Portal. For more information on AeroShell greases, check The AeroShell Book.
| AeroShell Grease | Technical Data Sheet (TDS) | Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) | Specifications |
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AeroShell Grease 5 |
AeroShell Grease 5 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
U.S.: Meets MIL -G- 3545C (Obsolete) British: Meets DTD.878A (Obsolete) French: Equivalent DCSEA 359/A NATO Code: G-359 (Obsolete) Joint Service Designation: XG-277 (Obsolete) |
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AeroShell Grease 6 |
AeroShell Grease 6 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
U.S.: Approved MIL-PRF-24139A, Meets MIL-G-7711A (Obsolete) British: Approved DEF STAN 91-12 French: Equivalent DCSEA 382/A NATO Code: G-382 Joint Service Designation: XG-271 |
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AeroShell Grease 7 |
AeroShell Grease 7 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
U.S.: Approved MIL-PRF-23827C (Type II) COMAC: Approved to QPL-CMS-OL-302 |
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AeroShell Grease 14 |
AeroShell Grease 14 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
U.S.: Approved MIL -G-25537C British: Approved DEF STAN 91-51 NATO Code: G-366 Joint Service Designation: XG-284 |
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AeroShell Grease 22 |
AeroShell Grease 22 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
U.S.: Approved MIL-PRF-81322G NLGI Grade 2, Approved DOD-G-24508A British: Approved DEF STAN 91-52 (Obsolete) French: Approved DCSEA 395/A Russian: Analogue of CIATIM 201 and 203, VNII NP 207, ERA (VNII NP 286M) and ST (NK-50) NATO Code: G-395 Joint Service Designation: XG-293 COMAC Approved to QPL-CMS-OL-301 |
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AeroShell Grease 33 |
AeroShell Grease 33 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
U.S.: Approved MIL-PRF-23827C (Type I) Boeing: Approved BMS 3-33C Airbus: Approved AIMS 09-06-002 COMAC Approved to QPL-CMS-OL-302 |
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AeroShell Grease 58 |
AeroShell Grease 58 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
SAE Aerospace: approved to AMS3058 Airbus: Approved to AIMS 09-06-003 |
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AeroShell Grease 64 |
AeroShell Grease 64 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) - English |
COMAC: Approved to QPL-CMS-OL-311 U.S.: Approved MIL-G-21164D British: Approved DEF STAN 91-57 French: Equivalent DCSEA 353/A NATO Code: G-353 Joint Service Designation: XG-276 |
Keep your aircraft wheels turning for longer by applying AeroShell Grease 22 to their bearings.
Industry leading multi-purpose airframe grease with superior corrosion and wear protection. First to meet the original BMS 3-33 specification.
