Technical Data Sheet

AeroShell Fluid 61 (NA)

Synthetic hydrocarbon hydraulic fluid for aircraft

AeroShell Fluid 61 is a synthetic hydrocarbon base hydraulic fluid specifically inhibited to provide excellent
oxidation stability for the oil and good corrosion preventive protection to the hydraulic system.

Main Applications · Chlorinated solvents should not be used for cleaning

· AeroShell Fluid 61 is designed for use where a fire resistant

preservative grade hydraulic fluid is required and is suitable
hydraulic components which use AeroShell Fluid 61. The
residual solvent contaminates the hydraulic fluid and may

for operational use as well as preservation of components lead to corrosion.

during storage and shipment.

Specifications, Approvals & Recommendations
· AeroShell Fluid 61 has an operating temperature range of
· MIL-PRF-46170E Type I

·
–400C to +2000C.

AeroShell Fluid 61 is compatible with AeroShell Fluids 4,

· The previous US specification revision covered two grades,
Type I and Type II. The only difference between the two
31, 41 and 71.
grades is that Type II is dyed red for aerospace use whereas

· AeroShell Fluid 61 is a synthetic oil and should not be used Type I is undyed.
in contact with incompatible seal materials.
· NATO Code H-544

For a full listing of equipment approvals and

recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical
Helpdesk

Typical Physical Characteristics

Properties Method MIL-PRF-46170E Type I Typical

Oil type - Synthetic Hydrocarbon

Colour Undyed Undyed

Relative density @15.6/15 ASTM D4052 / - 0.854

.60C D1298

Kinematic Viscosity @400C mm2/s ASTM D445 19.5 max 14.8

Kinematic Viscosity @1000C mm2/s ASTM D445 3.4 min 3.6

Kinematic Viscosity @–400C mm2/s ASTM D445 2600 max 2304

Pour Point 0
C ASTM D97 -54 max < - 69

Flash Point 0
C ASTM D92 218 min 221

Fire Point (COC) 0

C ASTM D92 246 min 251

Total Acid Number mg KOH/g ASTM D664 0.2 max 0.17

Evaporation Loss 22h0@ %m ASTM D972 5 max 4

149 C

Low temperature stability 72 FED-STD-791- Must Pass Passes

hrs 3458

Autoignition temperature 0
C ASTM E659 343 min 377

Water Content mg/kg ASTM D6304 500 max 140

Gravimetric analysis mg/100ml ASTM D4898 0.5 max 0.3

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Properties Method MIL-PRF-46170E Type I Typical
Particulate contamination, FED-STD-791- Must Pass Passes
number of particles per 100 ml 3012
in size range

Foaming Characteristics ml/ml ASTM D892 65/0 Passes

Sequences I,II,III
Tendency/Stability

Trace sediment ml ASTM D2273 0.005 max < 0.001

Rubber swell, L rubber @700C % ASTM D4289 15.0 to 25.0 15.8

4-Ball Wear, 750C - scar dia 147N mm ASTM D4172 0.30 max 0.28
load/1200
rpm

4-Ball Wear, 750C - scar dia 392N mm ASTM D4172 0.65 max 0.41
load/1200
rpm

Rust Prevention ASTM D1748 Must pass Passes

Corrosion & oxidation stability 168h at ASTM D4636 Must Pass Passes
168 hrs - metal weight change 1210C

Corrosion & oxidation stability @400C % ASTM D4636 ±10 Max <10
(168 hrs @ 1210C) - viscosity
change

Corrosion & oxidation stability 168h at mgKOH/g ASTM D4636 0.3 max <0.3
168 hrs - acid number change 1210C

Corrosivity ASTM D6547 Must pass Passes

Water Sensitivity MIL-PRF-46170 90 min 99

These characteristics are typical of current production. Whilst future production will conform to Shell's specification,
variations in these characteristics may occur.

Health, Safety & 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
https://www.epc.shell.com

· 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.

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