AEROSHELL FLUID 3
AeroShell Fluid 3 is a general purpose mineral lubricating oil recommended for general
lubrication of aircraft parts that require a light oil with good low temperature characteristics
and a low freezing point. It is inhibited against oxidation and corrosion. AeroShell Fluid 3 is
a relatively low viscosity product with good resistance to evaporation.
Applications :
- AeroShell Fluid 3 is recommended for general lubrication of aircraft parts that require a light
oil, e.g. hinges, pivot joints, shaft joints, linkage pins and bearings, pulleys, cables, camera
mechanisms, radio and radar gear and instruments. AeroShell Fluid 3 is normally applied by
means of an oil can or brush. For this reason it is also described as ‘an oilcan lubricant’.
- Operating temperature range of AeroShell Fluid 3 is –54°C to +121°C.
- For high temperature applications where no provision is made for frequent re-lubrication
the synthetic oil, AeroShell Fluid 12, should be used in place of the mineral oil, AeroShell
Fluid 3; however in this case care should be taken to ensure that there is no incompatibility
between AeroShell Fluid 12 and seals, paints etc.
Specification :
- Approved MIL-PRF-7870D
- Approved DEF STAN 91-47
- O-142
- OM-12
