AeroShell Grease 6
Utilise AeroShell Grease 6 for versatile performance, featuring reliable corrosion and oxidation inhibition, plus water washout resistance across a wide temperature range.
Features and benefits
Versatile general-purpose grease
Engineered for use in a wide range of aviation components, from plain bearings to airframes.
Corrosion & oxidation protection
Inhibited against oxidation and corrosion, enabling long-term protection for metal surfaces.
Stable low-temperature performance
Maintains performance and stability in cold conditions, with an operating range from -40°C to +121°C.
Excellent water resistance
Resists water washout, providing reliable lubrication even in humid or wet environments.
Reliable mechanical stability
Remains consistent under stress and shear, reducing the risk of grease breakdown.
Specifications & approvals
| Country / OEM | Specification |
|---|---|
| United States | MIL-PRF-24139B MIL-G-7711A (Obsolete) |
| French | DCSEA 382/A |
| NATO Code | G-382 |
| Rolls-Royce | OMat455 |
The TDS and MSDS are in English, but you can find these documents for other countries in the .
Applications
AeroShell Grease 6 is a general-purpose airframe grease for use in antifriction bearings, gearboxes and plain bearings within the temperature range of –40°C to +121°C.
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 .
Protect the Environment
- Take used lubricant 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
Greases
Get to grips with the basics of aircraft greases by reading this handy article, discussing how greases are created and their best applications for aviation engines.
Typical Physical Characteristics
| Properties | Method | MIL-PRF-24139B | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil type | - | Mineral | Mineral |
| Thickener type | - | - | Clay |
| Colour | - | - | Golden Yellow |
| Base Oil Viscosity @40°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | - | 35 |
| Base Oil Viscosity @100°C mm²/s | ASTM D445 | - | 5.5 |
| Useful operating temperature range °C | - | - | -40 to + 121 |
| Drop point °C | ASTM D2265 | 149 min | Min 300 |
| Worked penetration @25°C | ASTM D217 | 265 to 320 | 285 |
| Worked penetration 100,000 strokes | ASTM D217 | 355 max | 263 |
| Oxidation Stability 100h @99°C, psi | ASTM D942 | 10 max | 2 |
| Oil separation 30 hrs @100°C %m | ASTM D6184 | - | 2 |
| Water Washout @38°C %m | ASTM D1264 | 5 max | 3 |
| Four Ball EP Load Wear Index kgf | ASTM D2596 | 30 min | 35 |
| Apparent Viscosity P | ASTM D1092 | 250 max | 133 |
| Low Temperature Torque - -29°C Nm Start | ASTM D1478 | 0.44 max (4500 g-cm) | 0.21 |
| Low Temperature Torque - -29°C Nm Run | ASTM D1478 | 0.15 max (1500 g-cm) | 0.03 |
| Copper Corrosion 24h @ 100°C | FED-STD-791- 5309 | Must pass | Passes |
| Particle Count part/ml | FED-STD-791 M.3005 | Must pass | Passes |
| Rust Test 52°C, 48h | ASTM D1743 | 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.
