CASTROL Aero 35 YELLOW

Description

Castrol Aero ™ 35 is a MIL-PRF-6083F compliant hydraulic fluid

on a mineral basis with the addition of antiwear additives, corrosion and oxidation inhibitors,

shear stable viscosity modifiers; and approved extreme pressure additives. Specially

designed to reduce the effect of stick-slip. Produced in two versions: red

in accordance with the requirements of Douglas Aircraft DPM 6177 and unpainted (straw yellow) in

according to the Boeing Spec BMS 3-32B, Type I.

Application

The Aero 35 is designed for use in aircraft landing gear shock mounts. Compatible with

fluids approved according to MIL-PRF-5606H and MIL-PRF-6083F. Not fully compatible with

synthetic oils for gas turbine engines, as well as hydraulic fluids based on

phosphoric acid esters. Compatible with other petroleum-based and oil-based lubricants

synthesized hydrocarbons, however, mixing is recommended to be avoided in order to preserve the unique

properties of Aero 35. Compatible with seals, hoses and paints, usually

used in landing gear and fueling equipment. Compatibility information is

reference and requires confirmation in each specific case.

Specifications

Aero 35 Red is designed according to Douglas Aircraft DPS 3.334 specification, identifiable

under the number DPM 6177.

Aero 35 Yellow meets Boeing Specification BMS 3-32B, Type I according to service

Boeing Service Letters 707-SL-12-2; 727-SL-12-2; 737-SL-12-2 and 757-SL-27-15-B. These documents

prescribes the addition of extreme pressure additives to hydraulic fluids for shock absorbers

aircraft.