AEROSHELL GREASE 16

ADVANCED MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE

DESCRIPTION
AeroShell Grease 16 is an advanced multi-purpose Microgel thickened aviation grease
containing a high viscosity index polyester synthetic / mineral base oil with good
performance in load carrying ability and water resistance. The product is inhibited against
corrosion and heavily fortified against oxidation.

AeroShell Grease 16 is suitable for the lubrication of anti-friction bearings operating under
load at high speeds and high or low temperature conditions (-54°C to 204°C) and has been
selected for the Concord aircraft.

AeroShell Grease 16 contains a synthetic oil and should not be used in contact with natural
rubber elastomers and other incompatible seal materials.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

• Corrosion inhibited and heavily fortified against oxidation, AeroShell Grease 16 offers
excellent anti-wear properties, load carrying and water resistance in addition to a wide
useful operating temperature range of -54° to 204°C.

• AeroShell Grease 16 can be used with confidence where both thrust load and high
temperatures are encountered.

• Good load protection for aircraft wheel bearings where aircraft landing speeds are very
high.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

• Excellent wide range of operating temperatures (-54°C to 204°C).

• High Viscosity Index Synthetic / mineral Base maintains viscosity and protect
components.

• Approved for application on Boeing Aircraft where a grease meeting Boeing BSM 3- 24
is required

• Good load carrying ability and antiwear properties as well as corrosion and oxidation
resistance.

• Good grease retention and water resistance properties

HEALTH & SAFETY

AeroShell Grease 16 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 Shell Material Safety Data Sheet.

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AEROSHELL GREASE 16
ADVANCED MULTI-PURPOSE GREASE

SPECIFICATIONS/APPROVALS
US MIL-G-25760A(Obs)
British DTD.5579(Obs)
French [AIR 4207/A]
NATO G-361 (Obs)
Joint Service Designation XG-292(Obs)
Boeing BMS3-24
] Indicates that the product is equivalent to specification

TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DESCRIPTION UNITS METHODS TYPICAL

APPEARANCE VISUAL - Light Brown
THICKENER - - Microgel
OIL TYPE - - Polyester/Mineral
NLGI GRADE - - 1-2
WORKED PENETRATION dmm - 308
BASE OIL VISCOSITY AT 100°C mm²/s - 6.0
DROP POINT °C - > 260

ADVICE
Advice on applications not covered in this leaflet may be obtained from your Shell
Representative. Shell Technical Advice Centre: Free Call 1800 805 000.

Document Information
PDS Number: 4608
Date Revised: 10/98

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