AC 20-24D

Advisory circular · Approval of Propulsion Fuels, Additives, and Lubricating Oils

Approved
February 20, 2018
Last reviewed
March 9, 2018
This change
Update OPR (AIR-624)
Cancels
AC20-24C
Family
AC 20-24 · 3 versions
Revision
D
14 CFR parts
21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 33, 35
14 CFR sections
§ 21.8§ 23.1001§ 23.1011§ 23.1019§ 23.1041§ 23.1043§ 23.1045§ 23.1047§ 23.1123§ 23.1125§ 23.1301§ 23.1305§ 23.1337§ 23.1501§ 23.1521§ 23.1522§ 23.1527§ 23.1529§ 23.1541§ 23.1549§ 23.1557§ 23.1581§ 23.1583§ 23.1585§ 23.1587§ 23.23§ 23.25§ 23.29§ 23.343§ 23.53§ 23.601§ 23.603§ 23.63§ 23.65§ 23.69§ 23.77§ 23.863§ 23.901§ 23.903§ 23.905§ 23.909§ 23.939§ 23.943§ 23.951§ 23.954§ 23.955§ 23.959§ 23.961§ 23.963§ 23.965§ 23.967§ 23.969§ 23.973§ 23.975§ 23.979§ 23.993§ 23.997§ 25.1001§ 25.101§ 25.1011§ 25.1019§ 25.1041§ 25.1043§ 25.1045§ 25.105§ 25.107§ 25.109§ 25.1093§ 25.111§ 25.1123§ 25.1125§ 25.1127§ 25.113§ 25.115§ 25.117§ 25.119§ 25.121§ 25.123§ 25.1301§ 25.1305§ 25.1337§ 25.1351§ 25.1501§ 25.1521§ 25.1522§ 25.1527§ 25.1529§ 25.1533§ 25.1535§ 25.1541§ 25.1549§ 25.1553§ 25.1555§ 25.1557§ 25.1581§ 25.1583§ 25.1585§ 25.1587§ 25.21§ 25.23§ 25.25§ 25.27§ 25.29§ 25.603§ 25.833§ 25.863§ 25.901§ 25.903§ 25.905§ 25.907§ 25.939§ 25.943§ 25.945§ 25.951§ 25.952§ 25.955§ 25.959§ 25.961§ 25.963§ 25.967§ 25.969§ 25.973§ 25.975§ 25.979§ 25.981§ 25.997§ 27.1011§ 27.1019§ 27.1041§ 27.1043§ 27.1045§ 27.1305§ 27.1337§ 27.1521§ 27.1529§ 27.1541§ 27.1555§ 27.1581§ 27.1583§ 27.1585§ 27.25§ 27.27§ 27.29§ 27.45§ 27.49§ 27.51§ 27.603§ 27.65§ 27.67§ 27.75§ 27.863§ 27.903§ 27.923§ 27.927§ 27.939§ 27.951§ 27.955§ 27.959§ 27.961§ 27.969§ 27.975§ 27.997§ 29.1001§ 29.1011§ 29.1019§ 29.1041§ 29.1043§ 29.1045§ 29.1047§ 29.1049§ 29.1305§ 29.1337§ 29.1521§ 29.1522§ 29.1529§ 29.1541§ 29.1557§ 29.1581§ 29.1583§ 29.1585§ 29.1587§ 29.25§ 29.27§ 29.29§ 29.45§ 29.49§ 29.51§ 29.53§ 29.603§ 29.63§ 29.65§ 29.67§ 29.77§ 29.79§ 29.83§ 29.85§ 29.863§ 29.901§ 29.903§ 29.923§ 29.927§ 29.939§ 29.951§ 29.955§ 29.959§ 29.961§ 29.969§ 29.975§ 29.979§ 29.997§ 33.15§ 33.17§ 33.19§ 33.21§ 33.28§ 33.35§ 33.39§ 33.4§ 33.42§ 33.43§ 33.45§ 33.47§ 33.49§ 33.5§ 33.51§ 33.53§ 33.55§ 33.57§ 33.65§ 33.67§ 33.7§ 33.71§ 33.72§ 33.73§ 33.82§ 33.85§ 33.87§ 33.89§ 33.91§ 33.93§ 33.99

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed October 23, 2026.

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Appendix 1 A1-2

(2) The first step consists of providing all preliminary data, laboratory testing, and evaluation; the L-38 engine test; and the 150-hour engine endurance test of an LE TIO-540 engine. The applicant must perform these tests in accordance with SAE J1899.

(3) The compliance plan must reference the applicable J1899 sections. The following table summarizes the relationship between J1899 and part 33; applicants can use it to aid in developing their compliance plan.

Table A-1. Relationship Between J1899 and Part 33.

CFR Section Subject Comments J1899 Reference

33.7 Engine operating limitations Oil specification reference defined.

3.

33.15 Materials Data from L-38 engine test and any other laboratory data related to materials compatibility.

3.8.1

33.39 Lubrication system Analyses and test data to confirm the lube system operates properly with the new oil.

3.

33.42 General (block tests) Break-in, oil consumption, and pre-and post-test calibration runs, 150-hour endurance test.

3.8.2, appendix B

33.45 Calibration tests Break-in, oil consumption, and pre-and post-test calibration runs.

3.8.2, B6.2, B6.3, B6.4, B6.6

33.49 Endurance test 150-hour endurance test. 3.8.2, B6.5

33.55 Teardown inspection Post-test inspection requirements.

3.8.2, B7

(4) For engines certified under CAR 13, applicants must reference the equivalent requirement from that regulation.

(5) Some differences exist between § 33.49 and the J1899 endurance test of section B6.5.

For example, J1899, B6.5, does not require that the engine be operated at critical and 8000 ft.

altitudes, as required by § 33.49(e)(1)(ii), and does not require that accessories be loaded, as required by § 33.49(a). In addition, the turbo supercharger 50-hour test specified in § 33.49(e)(1)(iii) is not included in the J1899 test. While the applicant must demonstrate compliance with each applicable FAA regulation, the J1899, B6.5, test is acceptable to show that the engine oil or additive is acceptable for the limited flight test to be performed in Step 2 below.

Appendix 1 A1-3

(6) The 150-hour endurance test specified in J1899, B6.5, is considered an official FAA test and, therefore, subject to FAA certification test requirements. These include conformity of the test lubricant or additive, conformity of the test hardware and apparatus, and FAA testing oversight. Applicants must submit a test plan for approval, and the responsible FAA aircraft certification office (ACO) must issue a Test Inspection Authorization, prior to conducting the tests.

(7) Upon completion of the above requirements, the FAA will issue an STC to authorize flight testing of the specified LE and TCM engine models in accordance with appendix C of SAE J1899.

b. Step 2: Flight Testing.

(1) Flight evaluation is the second step, using the specified LE and CMI engine models, as described in SAE J1899, appendix C. In this step, the applicant must conduct a long-duration flight test of 500 hours on the specified LE and CMI engine(s).

(2) The FAA has delegated oversight of these tests to the engine manufacturers under their design approval holder (DAH) authority. Test conformity and procedure requirements need only meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements for a design change. Although the company designated engineering representative is responsible for FAA oversight, the FAA retains the authority to observe the testing or review the engine manufacturer’s approval of the product, if necessary. The applicant must ensure that the engine manufacturer is participating in the evaluation of the oil and has access to sufficient data to assess the acceptability of the product.

(3) Step 2 allows the SAE technical team to complete the evaluation of the oil. Once completed, the team will determine if the oil must be added to the U.S. Navy’s Qualified Products List (QPL). Engine manufacturer approval of the product is accomplished by reference to the QPL in LE and TCM service documents.

Appendix 2 A2-1

Appendix 2

Applicable Airworthiness Standards - Engines

The following sections from 14 CFR part 33 and TSO-C77b may aid applicants in developing their compliance plans. This list is not all-inclusive. Applicants must work with the FAA to develop their individual compliance plans.

1. Fuel Approval for Turbine Engines.

§ 33.4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 33.5 Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine § 33.7 Engine ratings and operating limitations § 33.15 Materials § 33.17 Fire prevention § 33.19 Durability § 33.21 Engine cooling § 33.28 Engine control systems § 33.65 Surge and stall characteristics § 33.67 Fuel system § 33.72 Hydraulic actuating systems § 33.73 Power or thrust response § 33.82 General § 33.85 Calibration tests § 33.87 Endurance test § 33.89 Operation test § 33.91 Engine component test § 33.93 Teardown inspection § 33.99 General conduct of block tests

2. Fuel Approval for APUs from TSO-C77b.

a. Paragraph 4, MARKING, subparagraph b.(2), “Fuel type and specification.”

b. Paragraph 5, DATA REQUIREMENTS, subparagraph (b), “TSO Technical Data,” including the following statements from this paragraph:

(1) “(4) A model specification that specifies the APU ratings and operating limitations established when demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this TSO.”

(2) “(5) Manual(s) that contain instructions for installing and operating the APU.”

(3) “(6) Manual(s) containing instructions for continued airworthiness of the APU.”

c. Appendix 1 (Performance Standards). The following sections apply:

Appendix 2 A2-2

4.2 Materials

4.4 Operating characteristics

4.5 APU Control System

5.2 Fire prevention

5.5 Fuel system

5.7 Cooling

6.1 General (Block Tests)

6.2 Calibration tests

6.3 Endurance test

6.4 Teardown Inspection

6.9 Electronic Control Components

3. Fuel Approval for Reciprocating Engines.

§ 33.4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 33.5 Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine § 33.7 Engine ratings and operating limitations § 33.15 Materials § 33.17 Fire prevention § 33.19 Durability § 33.21 Engine cooling § 33.28 Engine control systems § 33.35 Fuel and induction system § 33.43 Vibration test § 33.45 Calibration test § 33.47 Detonation test § 33.49 Endurance test § 33.51 Operation test § 33.53 Engine component test § 33.55 Teardown inspection § 33.57 General conduct of block tests

4. Oil Approval for Turbine Engines.

§ 33.4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 33.5 Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine § 33.7 Engine ratings and operating limitations § 33.15 Materials § 33.17 Fire prevention § 33.19 Durability § 33.21 Engine cooling § 33.71 Lubrication system § 33.72 Hydraulic actuating systems § 33.82 General § 33.85 Calibration tests § 33.87 Endurance test

Appendix 2 A2-3

§ 33.91 Engine component test § 33.93 Teardown inspection § 33.99 General conduct of block tests

5. Oil Approval for APUs from TSO-C77b.

a. Paragraph 4, MARKING, subparagraph (b), including “(3) Lubricating oil type and specification.”

b. Paragraph 5, DATA REQUIREMENTS, subparagraph (b), “TSO Technical Data,” including the following statements from this paragraph:

(1) “(4) A model specification that specifies the APU ratings and operating limitations established when demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this TSO.”

(2) “(5) Manual(s) that contain instructions for installing and operating the APU.”

(3) “(6) Manual(s) containing instructions for continued airworthiness of the APU.”

c. Appendix 1 (Performance Standards). The following sections apply:

4.2 Materials

4.4 Operating characteristics

4.7 Extreme attitude operation

5.2 Fire prevention

5.4 Lubrication system

5.7 Cooling

6.1 General (Block Tests)

6.2 Calibration tests

6.3 Endurance test

6.4 Teardown Inspection

6.9 Electronic Control Components

6. Oil Approval for Reciprocating Engines.

§ 33.4 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 33.5 Instruction manual for installing and operating the engine § 33.7 Engine ratings and operating limitations § 33.15 Materials § 33.17 Fire prevention § 33.19 Durability § 33.21 Engine cooling § 33.39 Lubrication system § 33.42 General § 33.45 Calibration tests § 33.49 Endurance test

Appendix 2 A2-4

§ 33.53 Engine component test § 33.55 Teardown inspection § 33.57 General conduct of block tests

Appendix 3 A3-1

Appendix 3

Applicable Airworthiness Standards – Airplanes and Rotorcraft

The following sections from 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27, or 29 may aid applicants in developing their compliance plans. This lis t is not all -inclusive. Applicants must work with the FAA to develop their individual compliance plans.

1. Fuel.

a. Transport Category Airplanes.

§ 25.21 Proof of compliance § 25.23 Load distribution limits § 25.25 Weight limits § 25.27 Center of gravity limits § 25.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity § 25.101 General (Performance) § 25.105 Takeoff § 25.107 Takeoff speeds § 25.109 Accelerate-stop distance § 25.111 Takeoff path § 25.113 Takeoff distance and takeoff run § 25.115 Takeoff flight path § 25.117 Climb: general § 25.119 Landing climb: All-engines operating § 25.121 Climb: One-engine-inoperative § 25.123 En-route flight paths § 25.603 Materials § 25.833 Heaters § 25.863(b)(2) Flammable Fluid Fire Protection § 25.901(d) Auxiliary power unit § 25.903(a) Engine type certificate § 25.903(e) Restart capability § 25.903(f) Auxiliary power unit § 25.907 Propeller vibration and fatigue § 25.939 Turbine engine operating characteristics § 25.943 Negative acceleration § 25.945 Thrust or power augmentation system § 25.951 General (fuel system) § 25.952 Fuel system analysis and test § 25.955 Fuel flow § 25.959 Unusable fuel supply § 25.961 Fuel system hot weather operation § 25.963(b) Fuel tanks: general

Appendix 3 A3-2

§ 25.967(e) Fuel tank installations (Compatibility with coatings/materials used as secondary barriers) § 25.969 Fuel tank expansion space § 25.973 Fuel tank filler connection § 25.975 Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents § 25.979 Pressure fueling system § 25.981 Fuel tank ignition prevention § 25.997 Fuel strainer or filter § 25.1001 Fuel jettisoning system § 25.1011(b) General (oil system) § 25.1041 General (cooling) § 25.1043 Cooling tests § 25.1045 Cooling test procedures § 25.1093(a), (c) Induction system icing protection § 25.1123(a) Exhaust piping § 25.1125(a)(1) Exhaust heat exchangers § 25.1127(a) Exhaust driven turbo-superchargers § 25.1301(a) Function and installation § 25.1305 Powerplant instruments § 25.1337 Powerplant instruments § 25.1351(d) General- Operation without normal electrical power § 25.1501 General (Operating limitations and information) § 25.1521 Powerplant limitations § 25.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations § 25.1527 Ambient air temperature and operating altitude § 25.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 25.1533 Additional operating limitations § 25.1535 ETOPS approval § 25.1557(b) Powerplant fluid filler openings § 25.1541 General (markings and placards) § 25.1549 Powerplant and auxiliary power unit instruments § 25.1553 Fuel quantity indicator § 25.1555(c)(2) Control markings § 25.1557(b)(1) Miscellaneous markings and placards § 25.1581 General (airplane flight manual) § 25.1583 Operating limitations § 25.1585(e)(f) Operating procedures § 25.1587 Performance information Appendix K25.1.4(a) Propulsion Systems Fuel System Design

b. Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes.

§ 23.23 Load distribution limits § 23.25 Weight limits § 23.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity § 23.53 Takeoff performance

Appendix 3 A3-3

§ 23.63 Climb: General § 23.65 Climb: All engines operating § 23.69 Enroute climb/descent § 23.77 Balked landing § 23.343 Design fuel loads § 23.601 General § 23.603 Materials § 23.633 Materials strength properties & design values § 23.863(b)(2) Flammable fluid fire protection § 23.901(f) Auxiliary power unit § 23.903 Engines § 23.939 Powerplant operating characteristics § 23.943 Negative acceleration § 23.951 General (fuel system) § 23.954 Fuel system lightning protection § 23.955 Fuel flow § 23.959 Unusable fuel supply § 23.961 Fuel system hot weather operation § 23.963 Fuel tanks: General § 23.965 Fuel tank tests § 23.967 Fuel tank installation § 23.969 Fuel tank expansion space § 23.973(e)(f) Fuel tank filler connection § 23.975 Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents § 23.979 Pressure fueling system § 23.993 Fuel system lines and fittings § 23.997 Fuel strainer or filter § 23.1001 Fuel jettisoning system § 23.1011 General (oil system) § 23.1041 General (cooling) § 23.1043 Cooling tests § 23.1045 Cooling test procedures for turbine powered airplanes § 23.1047 Cooling test procedures for reciprocating engine powered Airplanes § 23.1123(a) Exhaust system § 23.1125(a)(1) Exhaust heat exchangers § 23.1301(a) Function and installation § 23.1305 Powerplant instruments § 23.1337 Powerplant instruments installation § 23.1501 General § 23.1521 Powerplant limitations § 23.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations § 23.1527(a) Maximum operating altitude § 23.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 23.1541 General (markings and placards) § 23.1549 Powerplant and auxiliary power unit instruments

Appendix 3 A3-4

§ 23.1557(c) Powerplant fluid filler openings § 23.1581 General (airplane flight manual) § 23.1583 Operating limitations § 23.1585(i) Operating procedures § 23.1587 Performance information

c. Normal Category Rotorcraft. (Additional requirements from appendix A to part 27 may apply for category A approval of rotorcraft.)

§ 27.25 Weight limits § 27.27 Center of gravity limits § 27.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity § 27.45 Performance (General) § 27.49 Performance at minimum operating speed § 27.51 Takeoff § 27.65 Climb: All-engines operating § 27.67 Climb: One-engine-inoperative § 27.75 Landing § 27.603 Materials § 27.863(b)(2) Flammable fluid fire protection § 27.903 Engines § 27.903(d) Restart capability § 27.939 Turbine engine operating characteristics § 27.951 General (fuel system) § 27.955 Fuel flow § 27.959 Unusable fuel supply § 27.961 Fuel system hot weather operation § 27.969 Fuel tank expansion space § 27.975 Fuel tank vents § 27.997 Fuel strainer or filter § 27.1011(b) General (oil system) § 27.1041 General (cooling) § 27.1043 Cooling tests § 27.1045 Cooling test procedures § 27.1305 Powerplant instruments § 27.1337 Powerplant instruments § 27.1521 Powerplant limitations § 27.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 27.1541 General (markings and placards) § 27.1557(c) Miscellaneous markings and placards § 27.1581 General (rotorcraft flight manual) § 27.1583 Operating limitations § 27.1585(e)(f) Operating procedures

d. Transport Category Rotorcraft § 29.25 Weight limits § 29.27 Center of gravity limits

Appendix 3 A3-5

§ 29.29 Empty weight and corresponding center of gravity § 29.45 Performance (General) § 29.49 Performance at minimum operating speed § 29.51 Takeoff data: general § 29.53 Takeoff: Category A § 29.63 Takeoff: Category B § 29.65 Climb: All-engines operating § 29.67 Climb: One-engine-inoperative § 29.77 Landing decision point (LDP): Category A § 29.79 Landing: Category A § 29.83 Landing: Category B § 29.85 Landing: balked landing: Category A § 29.603 Materials § 29.863(b)(2) Flammable Fluid Fire Protection § 29.901(c)(d) Auxiliary power unit § 29.903 Engines § 29.903(e) Restart capability § 29.923(p) Rotor drive system and control mechanism tests § 29.939 Turbine engine operating characteristics § 29.951 General (fuel system) § 29.955 Fuel flow § 29.959 Unusable fuel supply § 29.961 Fuel system hot weather operation § 29.969 Fuel tank expansion space § 29.975 Fuel tank vents and carburetor vapor vents § 29.979 Pressure refueling § 29.997 Fuel strainer or filter § 29.1001 Fuel jettisoning system § 29.1011(b) General (oil system) § 29.1041 General (cooling) § 29.1043 Cooling tests § 29.1045 Climb cooling test procedures § 29.1047 Takeoff cooling test procedures § 29.1049 Hover cooling test procedures § 29.1305 Powerplant instruments § 29.1337 Powerplant instruments § 29.1521 Powerplant limitations § 29.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations § 29.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 29.1541 General (markings and placards) § 29.1557(c) Miscellaneous markings and placards § 29.1581 General (rotorcraft flight manual) § 29.1583 Operating limitations § 29.1585(e)(f) Operating procedures § 29.1587 Performance information

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2. Oil.

a. Transport Category Airplanes.

§ 25.863(b)(2) Flammable fluid fire protection § 25.901(d) Auxiliary power unit § 25.903 Engines § 25.903(f) Auxiliary power unit § 25.905 Propellers § 25.943 Negative acceleration § 25.1011(b) General (oil system) § 25.1019 Oil strainer or filter § 25.1041 General (cooling) § 25.1043 Cooling tests § 25.1045 Cooling test procedures § 25.1521 Powerplant limitations § 25.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations § 25.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 25.1541 General (markings and placards) § 25.1581 General (airplane flight manual) § 25.1583 Operating limitations

b. Normal, Utility, Acrobatic, and Commuter Category Airplanes.

§ 23.863(b)(2) Flammable fluid fire protection § 23.901(f) Auxiliary power unit § 23.903 Engines § 23.905 Propellers § 23.909 Turbocharger systems § 23.943 Negative acceleration § 23.1011(b) General (oil system) § 23.1019 Oil strainer or filter § 23.1041 General (cooling) § 23.1043 Cooling tests § 23.1045 Cooling test procedures for turbine powered airplanes § 23.1047 Cooling test procedures for reciprocating engine powered airplanes § 23.1501 General § 23.1521 Powerplant limitations § 23.1522 Auxiliary power unit limitations § 23.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness § 23.1541 General (markings and placards) § 23.1549 Powerplant and auxiliary power unit instruments § 23.1581 General (airplane flight manual) § 23.1583 Operating limitations