SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER

Engines, Systems & Services – Phoenix, Arizona

APPLICABLE: MAINTENANCE FLIGHT FOR ALL AIRFRAME MANUFACTURERS USING

X X
& ENGINEERING
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This is a COMPLETE revision. This service information letter has been reprinted in its entirety. Please
remove and discard all pages of prior issues and replace with pages of this revision.

Subject: LUBRICATING OILS – HONEYWELL TURBOPROP ENGINE MODEL TPE331 AND

TURBOSHAFT ENGINE MODEL TSE331

Reference: Applicable Honeywell Maintenance Manuals and Approved Flight Manual Notes

Purpose: To furnish an updated list of lubricating oils approved by Honeywell Engines, Systems
& Services for all models of the TPE331 and TSE331 engines. Table 1 lists those oils
approved for pre-century through -15 engine models.

NOTE: 1. In all cases, the aircraft flight manual will take precedence and should be consulted
as to the viscosity type rating of the oil approved for that particular installation.

2. This list of approved lubricating oils contained in this revision supersedes all previous
revisions of this SIL.

3. For oil change intervals, refer to Engine Maintenance Manuals or Service Bulletins
defining periodic maintenance schedules.
Table 1
VISCOSITY TYPE APPLICABLE MIL TIME BETWEEN
OIL BRAND AND TRADE NAME RATING SPECIFICATION OIL CHANGE
Brayco 880 Type I MIL-PRF-7808 See NOTE 3
Castrol 399 Type I MIL-PRF-7808 See NOTE 3
Exxon 2389 Type I MIL-PRF-7808 See NOTE 3
BP Turbo Oil 2389 Type I MIL-PRF-7808 See NOTE 3
Aeroshell/Royco Turbine Oil 500 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
Aeroshell/Royco Turbine Oil 560 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
Castrol 5000 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
Exxon Turbo Oil 2197 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
Exxon Turbo Oil 2380 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
BP Turbo Oil 2197 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
BP Turbo Oil 2380 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
Mobil Jet Oil II Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3
Mobil 254 Type II MIL-PRF-23699 See NOTE 3

NOTE: Due to the higher viscosity of MIL-PRF-23699, Type II oil, starting difficulties or slow cranking
of the engine may be encountered at ambient temperatures below approximately 30°F
(–1°C). This problem will be more in evidence after the aircraft has cold-soaked for several
hours. Engine preheat is recommended. MIL-PRF-7808, Type I oil, may be used in lieu of
Type II if engines are not preheated at these lower ambient conditions.
Mar 23/67
Revision 22, Sept 27/01 P331-2
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