Shell Aviation has introduced AeroShell Sport Plus 4, the second

Shell launches special oil for Rotax engines
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Dave Calderwood
 Apr 6, 2015
Shell Aviation has introduced AeroShell Sport Plus 4, the second generation of its piston engine oil,
specifically designed for light sport and very light/ultralight aircraft four-stroke engines.
Shell collaborated with engine manufacturer BRP-Rotax when designing the new product. It is the result of
three years of development and testing in both companies’ research and development facilities.
The new AeroShell Sport Plus 4 offers:
The first aviation oil in the market to be BRP-Rotax tested
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Enhanced anti-wear protection compared to the previous generation – helping to ensure engines reach
time between overhaul (TBO)
Enhanced protection and lubricity for the smooth movement of clutch and gearbox components.
Most current four-stroke engines come with integrated gearbox and overload clutch systems. The same oil
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shear forces that occur in areas of high-pressure contact such asaircraft
high-speed
gearboxes, valve trains,
bearings, pistons and liners – where the blend of base oil and additives is most crucial.
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AeroShell Sport Plus 4: At a Glance
Multi-grade oil designed to be used in any climate, anywhere in the world
Same formulation all over the world, not to be changed without consultation with
the main OEMs (including BRP-Rotax)
Specially selected base oils incorporating synthetic technology to help prevent
sludge problems when operating with leaded fuels. This also provides shear stability
Can be used with both unleaded aviation and road fuels and Avgas 100LL. Please
refer to the Operators Handbook/Manual for the correct oil drain interval when
operating on different fuels
Additive technology, developed to meet the Rotax Norm RON 424 requirements of
integrated gearbox and overload clutches (as used in ROTAX® 912 & 914 Series)
Anti–corrosion and anti-wear additive package. These additives work as a protective barrier to help
prevent critical parts from being slowly degraded by corrosion or wear. This protection is crucial for
critical internal parts, reducing the likelihood of premature damage
Powerful anti-oxidation action to help protect and clean engine parts
Anti-foaming additives designed to help maximise lubrication effectiveness. This is extremely important
for those engines which operate with an integrated gearbox
Special additives help to neutralize acid build-up.
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SHELL AVIATION INTRODUCES THE NEW
AEROSHELL SPORT PLUS 4
Shell Aviation has introduced the new AeroShell Sport Plus 4, the second
generation of its piston engine oil, specifically designed for light sport and very
light/ultralight aircraft four­stroke engines.
2015­03­30 12:11:50
Shell Aviation Press Release
Shell Aviation has introduced the new AeroShell Sport Plus 4, the second
generation of its piston engine oil, specifically designed for light sport and very
light/ultralight aircraft four­stroke engines. Shell Aviation has collaborated with
major engine manufacturer, BRPi­Rotax, in designing the new product, which is the
result of three years of development and testing in both companies’ Research and
Development facilities.
The new AeroShell Sport Plus 4 offers the following core benefits:
It is the first aviation oil in the market that is BRP­Rotax tested and is Rotax
Norm RON 424 approved. Provides enhanced anti­wear protection compared to the previous
generation – helping to ensure engines reach time between overhaul
(TBO). Provides enhanced protection and lubricity for the smooth movement of
clutch and gearbox components. “
Throughout the past 100 years, we have made it a priority to understand our
customers’ needs so we can provide the best products for their businesses,” said
Stéphane Cicolella, global general manager Shell Aviation Lubricants. “We are
delighted to introduce the new AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4 and excited about our
continued cooperation with BRP­Rotax. Through this collaboration, we are better
able to test the product in a number of different conditions and leverage both
companies’ expertise for the benefit of our customers.” ost current four­stroke engines come with integrated gearbox and overload
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clutch systems. The same oil is in contact with all the moving parts, so it must be
capable of coping with the engine, overload clutch and gearbox simultaneously.
The new AeroShell Oil Sport Plus 4 is ideal as it is extremely resistant to the
immense shear forces that occur in areas of high­pressure contact such as high­
speed gearboxes, valve trains, bearings, pistons and liners. This is where the
blend of base oil and additives is most crucial. The new AeroShell Sport Plus 4
incorporates a blend of synthetic technology and high performance additives to
help provide long lasting protection. Thomas Uhr, general manager BRP­Powertrain said, “The collaboration of BRP­
Rotax with Shell goes back to 2004. Our decision to work with the AeroShell team
on the development of the new formulation for AeroShell Sport Plus 4 was based
on the benefits the new formulation would provide to our customers. This joint
development is supported by 40 years of Rotax aircraft engines, 25 years and
more than 50.000 engines produced within the Rotax 912/914 engines with more
than 45 million hours of flight.
We are convinced of the performance of the new AeroShell Sport Plus 4 and that is
We are convinced of the performance of the new AeroShell Sport Plus 4 and that is
why we will recommend this product exclusively in our revised Service Information
which will be released soon. BRP­ Rotax will continue using AeroShell aviation
lubricants and is excited about this new phase of technical collaboration."
The product is now available. For further product information and availability
please contact an authorized AeroShell distributor. All authorized AeroShell
distributors are listed on http://www.AeroShell.com.
New AeroShell Sport Plus 4 ­ At a Glance
Multi­grade oil designed to be used in any climate, anywhere in the world. Same formulation all over the world, not to be changed without consultation
with the main OEMs (including BRP­Rotax). Specially selected base oils incorporating synthetic technology to help
prevent sludge problems ABOUT
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protective barrier to help prevent critical parts from being slowly degraded by
corrosion or wear. This protection is crucial for critical internal parts,
reducing the likelihood of premature damage. Powerful anti­oxidation action to help protect and clean engine parts.
Anti­foaming additives designed to help maximize lubrication effectiveness.
This is extremely important for those engines which operate with an
integrated gearbox. Special additives help to neutralize acid build­up.
The base fluid mixture is a combination of synthetic and high quality mineral
oil chosen to give optimum performance when running on any approved fuel
(i.e. unleaded mogas/avgas and lead containing aviation fuels). Optimum
performance means excellent wear protection and cleanliness of the engine.
Meets or Exceeds Highest International Specifications
Fully Approved – All ROTAX 912 &914 Series engines: Rotax Service
Instruction SI­912­016/SI­ 912i­001/SI­914­019 “Selection of suitable
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