AeroShell Fluid 2XN
Discover AeroShell Fluid 2XN, a concentrated corrosion preventative formula designed for blending with AeroShell Oil 100, providing long-term engine protection.
Features and benefits
Corrosion & Oxidation Prevention
Acts as a protective coating to prevent rust and corrosion during storage and idle periods.
Reliable Engine Preservation
Designed to protect engines during long-term storage, maintaining system integrity.
Versatile protection
Suitable for blending with AeroShell break-in oils or used as a concentrate for specific protection needs.
Specifications & approvals
| Country | Specification |
|---|---|
| United States | MIL-C-6529C (Type I) |
| British | DTD900/4913A (Obsolete) |
| French | AIR 1503/B Type B Concentrate |
| NATO Code | C-608 |
| Joint Service Designation | ZX-21 (Obsolete) |
The TDS and MSDS are in English, but you can find these documents for other countries in the .
Applications
AeroShell Fluid 2XN is primarily used as an ingredient of AeroShell Fluid 2F (1 part ASF 2XN with 3 parts ASO 100), but can be used undiluted to provide additional protection for piston engines after run-out on AeroShell Fluid 2F, by spraying exhaust ports, rocker arms, accessories.
For aircraft gas turbine engines a mixture of one part of AeroShell Fluid 2XN to three parts of AeroShell Turbine Oil 2 is required. Detailed instructions for inhibiting turbines are given in specification MIL-E-5607F.
The ashless anti-corrosion additive package together with the highly refined mineral base oil protects the engine by minimising the effects of humidity and neutralising the acidic components of engine oil and, in piston engines, the combustion byproducts as well.
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 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
Preservation Oils
Expert Opinion
An key part of preparing an aircraft for storage should be to use a preservation oil to give protection against corrosion, find out more here.
Winterizing your Aircraft
Expert Opinion
Its time to consider laying up aircraft for the winter, read this page for advice on keeping your aircraft stored safely in the coldest months of the year.
Oil Analysis
Expert Opinion
Oil analysis can provide salient information that is ideal for diagnosing potential problems with aircraft engines. Read this article for full details.
Typical Physical Characteristics
| Properties | Method | MIL-C-6529C (Type I) | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Type | - | - | Mineral |
| Kinematic viscosity @37.8掳C mm虏/s | ASTM D445 | Report | 285 |
| Kinematic viscosity @98.9掳C mm虏/s | ASTM D445 | Report | 22 |
| Density @15掳C kg/m鲁 | ASTM D4052 | - | 900 |
| Volatility % | FED-STD-791 M.3480 | 3 max | <0.52 |
| Viscosity (after elimination of volatile content) mm虏/s | FED-STD-791 M.304/305 and 9101 | 90 鈥� 110 | 105 |
| Viscosity Index | FED-STD-791 M.9111 | 95 min | 100 |
| Flash Point (COC) 掳C | FED-STD-791 M.1103 | 204 min | 276 |
| Pour point 掳C | FED-STD-791 M.201 | -12.2 max | -17 |
| Carbon residue %m | FED-STD-791 M.5001 | 2.0 max | 0.5 |
| Lead Corrosion @149掳C | FED-STD- 791M.5321 | 70 max | 30 |
| Ash % | FED-STD-791 M.5421 | 0.015 max | 0.01 |
| Copper corrosion @100掳C | FED-STD-791 M.5325 | 2A max | Passes |
| Rust protection (humidity cabinet) | - | Must pass | Passes MIL-C-6529 |
| High/ Low Temperature Stability | - | Must pass | Passes MIL-C-6529 |
| HBr Neutralisation | - | Must pass | Passes MIL-C-6529 |
These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification, variations in these characteristics may occur.
