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ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants Introduces Mobil AGL

Mobil AGL offers measurably better wear protection for transmissions operating at high temperatures than Type I (MIL-L-7808) and Type II (MIL-L-23699) turbine oils, as well as wear resistance that is critical to military and other helicopters operating under unusual stress.

Arizona-based MD Helicopters, an aerospace company with products known for speed, strength and high performance, tested Mobil AGL extensively. The company started investigating lubrication improvements for its fleet’s transmissions when some operators experienced difficulty reaching a 3,000-hour main transmission overhaul period.

“Field evaluation tests on our single-engine product line allowed increasing the overhaul period of main rotor transmissions from 3,000 to 4,000 hours, if the transmission operated exclusively with Mobil AGL,” says MD Helicopters Engineer Scott Hendrickson. “The 33 percent increase in time between overhauls (TBO) provides operators with a corresponding decrease in operating costs.”

MD Helicopters requires the use of Mobil AGL in all current production transmissions and recommends its use in older designs.

Exxon Mobil Corporation pioneered synthetic lubricants more than 50 years ago and has been a leader in synthetic lubricant research and manufacturing ever since. Mobil AGL is formulated with synthesized hydrocarbon-based fluids. The combination of a naturally high viscosity index and a unique proprietary additive helps enable Mobil AGL to provide outstanding performance in extreme service applications at high temperatures, well beyond the capabilities of mineral oils. The gear oil is specifically formulated to provide outstanding equipment protection, helping to extend oil life and enable problem-free operation.

“Transmissions in civilian and military helicopters often operate under very challenging conditions — from heavy loads to extreme temperature variations, and reliability is non-negotiable,” said Jeff Greene, Global Marketing, ExxonMobil Aviation Lubricants. “Mobil AGL helps minimize these conditions, ensuring reliability, longer TBOs and lower maintenance costs. Mobil AGL is also lower density than comparable Type I and II turbine lubricants, enabling less weight on the helicopter, allowing the operator to carry more of what is mission critical.

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