Jet A-1 is a kerosene-grade fuel suitable for most turbine-engine aircraft. Jet A1 technical specifications include a minimum flash point of 38 degrees C (100°F) , a maximum freezing point of -47°C, a density range of 775-840 kg/m³, and typically adheres to international standards like ASTM D1655 (US) and DEF STAN 91-91 (UK), signifying its suitability for most jet aircraft with a kerosene-type composition; it is considered the most widely used aviation fuel globally.
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- Freezing Point: Maximum of -47°C, allowing operation in colder climates compared to standard Jet A fuel (-40°C).
- Flash Point: Minimum of 38°C, ensuring safety during handling and storage.
- Density: Typically between 775 and 840 kg/m³
- Relevant Standards: Complies with ASTM D1655 (American) and DEF STAN 91-91 (British).
Product Properties ASTM D1655, CGSB 3.23, and Def. Stan 91-091
Note: where the required significant figures differ between specs, the larger amount of significant figures is shown below
| Jet A | Jet A-1 | |
| Acidity, mg KOH/g | 0.10 Max. | 0.10 Max. (0.015 Max for Def. Stan 91-091) |
| Aromatics, Vol. % | 25 Max. | 25.0 Max. |
| Sulphur, mercaptan, Wt. % | 0.003 Max. | 0.0030 Max. |
| Sulphur, total, Wt. % | 0.30 Max. | 0.30 Max. |
| 10% Distillation, ºC | 205 Max. | 205.0 Max. |
| Final Boiling Point, ºC | 300 Max. | 300.0 Max. |
| Distillation Residue, % | 1.5 Max. | 1.5 Max. |
| Distillation Loss, % | 1.5 Max. | 1.5 Max. |
| Flash Point, ºC | 38 Min. | 38.0 Min. |
| Density @ 15ºC, kg/m3 | 775 to 840 | 775.0 to 840.0 |
| Freeze Point, ºC | -40 Max | -47.0 Max |
| Viscosity @ -20ºC, mm/s | 8.0 Max. | 8.000 Max. |
| Net Heat of Combustion, MJ/kg | 42.8 Min. | 42.80 Min. |
| One of the following shall be met: | ||
| 1) Smoke Point, mm, or | 25.0 Min. | 25.0 Min. |
| 2) Smoke Point, mm, and | 18.0 Min. | 18.0 Min. |
| Naphthalenes, Vol. % | 3.0 Max | 3.00 Max. |
| Copper Strip Corrosion, 2 h % 100ºC | No. 1 Max. | No. 1 Max. |
| Thermal Stability @ 260ºC: | ||
| -Filter pressure drop, mm Hg | 25 Max. | 25 Max. |
| -Tube Deposits | < 3 Max. No Peacock (P) or Abnormal (A) | < 3 Max. No Peacock (P) or Abnormal (A) |
| Existent Gum, mg/100 mL. | 7 Max. | 7 Max. |
| MSEP Rating | ||
| -Without electrical conductivity additive | 85 | 85 |
| -With electrical conductivity additive | 70 | 70 |
| Electrical conductivity, pS/m
*Use of conductivity improver additive and resulting limits are optional in ASTM D1655 |
50 Min. 600 Max.* |
50 Min. 600 Max.* |
