Aviation Fuels

In order for aircraft engines operating in extreme conditions of altitude, pressure, outside temperature, etc.., Aviation fuel must meet the highest international standards. These properties and detailed requirements for each use, as well as the needs of manufacturers, state authorities and airlines. In the aviation fuel supply three distinct markets:

  • Commercial aviation, including airline operations, whether regular, charter or cargo.
  • Military aviation flights are conducted by the Armed Forces, both domestic and foreign (Army, Navy and Air).
  • General aviation: in the civil aviation includes private aviation operations, sports, fumigation, advertising, fire, etc.

Since its refineries, Ikon Midstream has the ability to provide aviation fuels, subject to the strictest specifications, all American airports through tankers, pipelines and land transportation .


AVGAS100LL

It is a high-octane gasoline used in aircraft powered by internal combustion. Meets the following specification: – Defense Standard 91-90 latest Issue.

JET A-1

It is a fuel for motor-powered aircraft turbojets or turbofans. Obtained by atmospheric distillation minimum flashpoint of 38 º C and maximum crystallization point of -50 º C. Defense Standard 91-91 latest Issue.

F-76

Is a fuel for military use in vessels with turbine engines last generation that meets the following specifications. – Defense Standard 91-4 latest Issue.

JP-8

It is the fuel-powered military aircraft turbojets or turbofans engines. Its characteristics are very similar to Jet A-1, but with anti-freeze, anti-corrosion and antioxidant. – MIL – DTL – 83133 E and Defense Standard 91-87 latest Issue.

JP-5

It is a fuel for military aircraft, especially the Navy, powered by turbojets or turbofans engines. This turbo, with a minimum flash point of 60 º C and maximum crystallization point of -46 º C, has anti-icing additives, anti-corrosion and antioxidant. – MIL – DTL – 5624 U and Defense Standard 91-86 latest Issue.

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