Brand
Shell
Type
Aviation piston engine oils
Viscosity
SAE 15W-50
Manufacturer code
001O7914

AeroShell Break-In Oil 15W-50

Semi-synthetic break-in oil for certified aircraft piston engines

Specifications

Brand
Shell
Viscosity
SAE 15W-50
Manufacturer code
001O7914
Availability
On order

Manufacturer's description

Semi-synthetic lubricating oil for aircraft piston engines. AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 is a unique blend of high quality mineral oil and over 50% synthetic hydrocarbon base stocks, plus the AeroShell Oil W ashless dispersant additive system. This semi-synthetic blend offers high performance in a wide variety of applications and conditions. The synthetic base stock performance provides for better cold temperature pumping and protection than single grade oils. In addition, the blend of synthetic and high quality mineral base stocks provide high temperature performance superior to that of other fully approved aircraft piston engine oils. The mineral base stocks help disperse lead by-products of combustion, thereby keeping engines free of "grey paint" or lead sludge that can be a problem with some fully synthetic oils. AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 provides superior anti-corrosion protection for all types of certified aircraft piston engines. When used with proper maintenance procedures, the product provides maximum protection and improves the likelihood that aircraft engines will reach TBO. In addition, this product provides outstanding high temperature oxidation protection for hot running engines. It is designed to keep engines cleaner with less sludge and varnish build-up in critical ring belt and other areas.

Applications

  • AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 is intended for use in certified four-stroke cycle aircraft piston engines. AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 is superior to single grade oils in almost every application. It offers easier starting, better lubrication after start-up, reduced wear, reduced corrosion and rusting, and improved cleanliness with oil pressures and temperatures equal to that of single grade SAE 50 oils at fully warmed up conditions.
  • The anti-corrosion additive system is designed to prevent rust or corrosion in all types of aircraft piston engines. In comparative testing of camshaft rusting under high humidity conditions, AeroShell Oil W 15W-50 was almost entirely rust free while other camshafts conditioned on other oils showed sometimes heavy rusting on cam lobes and bearing surfaces.

Performance & benefits

  • Provides excellent rust and corrosion protection for aircraft engines.
  • Helps reduce oil consumption by up to 50% and provides superior oil flow at low temperatures.
  • Functions as an all season oil, no seasonal changes needed.
  • AeroShell Break-In Oil 15W-50 is not recommended for use in automotive engines. For automotive engines converted for use in aircraft, the specific engine manufacturer or the conversion agency should be consulted for proper oil recommendation.
  • Compatible with other approved aircraft piston engine oils
  • AeroShell Break-In Oil 15W-50 was developed in co-operation with Continental and meet the SAE J1966 specification

Standards & approvals

  • SAE J1966 Multigrade

Approved for

  • Continental

Typical characteristics

PropertyTypical valueMethod
ColourVisualOrange
SAE viscosity grade15W-50
Density @15°Ckg/m3853ASTM D4052
API gravity33.4ASTM D287
Kinematic viscosity @40°Cmm2/s142.5ASTM D445
Kinematic viscosity @100°Cmm2/s18.6ASTM D445
Viscosity index148ASTM D2270
Dynamic viscosity @-20°CmPa s5 561ASTM D5293
Pour point°C-36ASTM D5949
Flash point°C256ASTM D92
Total acid numbermgKOH/g0.05ASTM D664/974
Sulphur%m0.2ASTM D4951
Copper corrosion 3 hrs @100°C1aASTM D130
Ash content%m< 0.006ASTM D482
Trace Sedimentml/100mlPassesASTM D2273
Foaming tendencyPassesASTM D892
Trace Metal contentppmPassesASTM D4951

Complete documentation

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  • TDSENFebruary 2026
  • SDSENMarch 2026
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