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Aviation Jet Fuel (Jet A-1 / JP54 Equivalent)
Aviation Jet Fuel is a high-performance kerosene-based fuel designed for gas-turbine aircraft engines. Engineered to meet strict international standards, it ensures reliable combustion, safety, and efficiency across commercial and military aviation operat
Product Description
Aviation Jet Fuel is a refined petroleum-based fuel formulated specifically for turbine-powered aircraft. It consists of carefully controlled hydrocarbon compounds to meet stringent performance, safety, and environmental requirements.
The most widely used aviation fuels include Jet A-1, which is the global standard, and fuels commonly referred to in trading markets as JP54 (equivalent-grade aviation kerosene). These fuels are designed to perform under extreme operating conditions, including high altitude and low temperatures.
Jet fuel is defined by performance specifications rather than a fixed chemical composition, ensuring consistency in critical parameters such as freezing point, flash point, energy content, and combustion quality. Additives are included to enhance stability, prevent icing, and improve safety during handling and operation.
Key Features
High-Performance Aviation Fuel
Designed for gas turbine engines, ensuring stable combustion and reliable performance at high altitudes.
Strict International Compliance
Meets global aviation standards such as ASTM D1655 and DEF STAN 91-91 for Jet A-1 fuel.
Low Temperature Stability
Maintains fluidity and performance under extreme cold conditions encountered during flight operations.
Enhanced Safety & Additive Control
Formulated with additives to improve fuel stability, prevent static buildup, and reduce operational risks.
Technical Requirements
Storage & Handling Guidelines
- Store in dedicated aviation-grade storage systems
- Maintain strict contamination control (water, particles, microbes)
- Ensure proper filtration during transfer and refueling
- Keep away from ignition sources and maintain controlled environments
- Follow international aviation fuel handling standards
- Use approved additives and quality control procedures
Product Specifications (Jet A-1 / JP54 Equivalent Reference)
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Clear, bright, free from contaminants
- Density @15°C: 776 – 840 kg/m³ (ASTM D1298)
Combustion Properties
- Specific Energy: ~42.8 MJ/kg (Jet A-1 standard)
- Smoke Point: Min 19 mm (ASTM D1322)
- Luminometer Number: Min 45
Composition
- Aromatics: Max 22% vol
- Naphthalenes: Max 3% vol
- Total Sulfur: Max 0.30 wt.%
- Mercaptan Sulfur: Max 0.003 wt.%
Volatility
- Flash Point: Min 42°C
- Final Boiling Point: Max 300°C
- Residue: Max 1.5% vol
Low Temperature Properties
- Freezing Point: Max -40°C (Jet A) / -47°C (Jet A-1 typical)
- Viscosity @ -20°C: Max 8.0 mm²/s
Corrosion
- Copper Corrosion: Max Class 1
- Silver Corrosion: Max Class 1
Thermal Stability
- Thermal Stability (280°C): Controlled within specification limits
- Tube Deposit Rating: < 3
Contamination & Cleanliness
- Existent Gum: Max 7 mg/100 ml
- Water Reaction: Controlled rating
- Conductivity: As per aviation standards
Additives
- Antioxidants: As per specification limits
- Static Dissipater Additives: Required for safe handling
- Commercial aviation (passenger and cargo aircraft)
- Military aviation and defense applications
- Turbine-powered aircraft engines
- International aviation fuel supply and trading
- Airport fueling and aviation logistics operations
- Ensures safe and efficient combustion in aviation engines
- Performs reliably under extreme altitude and temperature conditions
- Supports compliance with international aviation standards
- Reduces operational risks through controlled additive systems
- Enables consistent performance across global aviation markets
- High energy output supports long-distance flight operations