ASTM D1655-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels
ABSTRACT
This specification covers purchases of aviation turbine fuel under contract and is intended primarily for use by purchasing agencies. This specification does not include all fuels satisfactory for reciprocating aviation turbine engines, but rather, defines the following specific types of aviation fuel for civil use: Jet A; and Jet A-1. The fuels shall be sampled and tested appropriately to examine their conformance to detailed requirements as to composition, volatility, fluidity, combustion, corrosion, thermal stability, contaminants, and additives.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the use of purchasing agencies in formulating specifications for purchases of aviation turbine fuel under contract.
1.2 This specification defines the minimum property requirements for Jet A and Jet A-1 aviation turbine fuel and lists acceptable additives for use in civil and military operated engines and aircraft. Specification D1655 was developed initially for civil applications, but has also been adopted for military aircraft. Guidance information regarding the use of Jet A and Jet A-1 in specialized applications is available in the appendix.
1.3 This specification can be used as a standard in describing the quality of aviation turbine fuel from production to the aircraft. However, this specification does not define the quality assurance testing and procedures necessary to ensure that fuel in the distribution system continues to comply with this specification after batch certification. Such procedures are defined elsewhere, for example in ICAO 9977, EI/JIG Standard 1530, JIG 1, JIG 2, API 1543, API 1595, and ATA-103.
1.4 This specification does not include all fuels satisfactory for aviation turbine engines. Certain equipment or conditions of use may permit a wider, or require a narrower, range of characteristics than is shown by this specification.
1.5 Aviation turbine fuels defined by this specification may be used in other than turbine engines that are specifically designed and certified for this fuel.
1.6 This specification no longer includes wide-cut aviation turbine fuel (Jet B). FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin which now approves the use of Specification D6615 to replace Specification D1655 as the specification for Jet B and refers users to this standard for reference.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. However, other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D1655 − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Aviation Turbine Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1655; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This specification covers the use of purchasing agencies
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in formulating specifications for purchases of aviation turbine
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
fuel under contract.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This specification defines the minimum property re-
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
quirements for Jet A and Jet A-1 aviation turbine fuel and lists
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
acceptable additives for use in civil and military operated
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
engines and aircraft. Specification D1655 was developed
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
initially for civil applications, but has also been adopted for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
military aircraft. Guidance information regarding the use of Jet
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A and Jet A-1 in specialized applications is available in the
appendix.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 This specification can be used as a standard in describ-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing the quality of aviation turbine fuel from production to the
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
aircraft. However, this specification does not define the quality
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
assurance testing and procedures necessary to ensure that fuel
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
in the distribution system continues to comply with this
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
specification after batch certification. Such procedures are
Closed Cup Tester
defined elsewhere, for example in ICAO 9977, EI/JIG Stan-
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petro-
dard 1530, JIG 1, JIG 2, API 1543, API 1595, and ATA-103.
leum Products by Copper Strip Test
1.4 This specification does not include all fuels satisfactory
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evapo-
for aviation turbine engines. Certain equipment or conditions
ration
of use may permit a wider, or require a narrower, range of
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
characteristics than is shown by this specification.
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
ity)
1.5 Aviation turbine fuels defined by this specification may
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
be used in other than turbine engines that are specifically
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp
designed and certified for this fuel.
Method)
1.6 This specification no longer includes wide-cut aviation
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API
turbine fuel (Jet B). FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness
Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Prod-
Information Bulletin which now approves the use of Specifi-
ucts by Hydrometer Method
cation D6615 to replace Specification D1655 as the specifica-
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petro-
tion for Jet B and refers users to this standard for reference.
leum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D1322 Test Method for Smoke Point of Kerosene and
standard. However, other units of measurement are included in
Aviation Turbine Fuel
this standard.
D1660 Method of Test for Thermal Stability of Aviation
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
2
Subcommittee D02.J0.01 on Jet Fuel Specifications. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as D1655 – 22a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D165
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D1655 − 22a D1655 − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Aviation Turbine Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1655; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the use of purchasing agencies in formulating specifications for purchases of aviation turbine fuel
under contract.
1.2 This specification defines the minimum property requirements for Jet A and Jet A-1 aviation turbine fuel and lists acceptable
additives for use in civil and military operated engines and aircraft. Specification D1655 was developed initially for civil
applications, but has also been adopted for military aircraft. Guidance information regarding the use of Jet A and Jet A-1 in
specialized applications is available in the appendix.
1.3 This specification can be used as a standard in describing the quality of aviation turbine fuel from production to the aircraft.
However, this specification does not define the quality assurance testing and procedures necessary to ensure that fuel in the
distribution system continues to comply with this specification after batch certification. Such procedures are defined elsewhere, for
example in ICAO 9977, EI/JIG Standard 1530, JIG 1, JIG 2, API 1543, API 1595, and ATA-103.
1.4 This specification does not include all fuels satisfactory for aviation turbine engines. Certain equipment or conditions of use
may permit a wider, or require a narrower, range of characteristics than is shown by this specification.
1.5 Aviation turbine fuels defined by this specification may be used in other than turbine engines that are specifically designed and
certified for this fuel.
1.6 This specification no longer includes wide-cut aviation turbine fuel (Jet B). FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness
Information Bulletin which now approves the use of Specification D6615 to replace Specification D1655 as the specification for
Jet B and refers users to this standard for reference.
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. However, other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D02.J0.01 on Jet Fuel Specifications.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2022July 1, 2023. Published November 2022August 2023. Originally approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as
D1655 – 22.D1655 – 22a. DOI: 10.1520/D1655-22A.10.1520/D1655-23.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petroleum Products by Copper Strip Test
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evaporation
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscosity)
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp Method)
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Products by
Hydrometer Method
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in
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Designation: D1655 − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Aviation Turbine Fuels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1655; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 This specification covers the use of purchasing agencies
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
in formulating specifications for purchases of aviation turbine
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
fuel under contract.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.2 This specification defines the minimum property re-
1.9 This international standard was developed in accor-
quirements for Jet A and Jet A-1 aviation turbine fuel and lists
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
acceptable additives for use in civil and military operated
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
engines and aircraft. Specification D1655 was developed
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
initially for civil applications, but has also been adopted for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
military aircraft. Guidance information regarding the use of Jet
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
A and Jet A-1 in specialized applications is available in the
appendix.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 This specification can be used as a standard in describ-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ing the quality of aviation turbine fuel from production to the
D56 Test Method for Flash Point by Tag Closed Cup Tester
aircraft. However, this specification does not define the quality
D86 Test Method for Distillation of Petroleum Products and
assurance testing and procedures necessary to ensure that fuel
Liquid Fuels at Atmospheric Pressure
in the distribution system continues to comply with this
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
specification after batch certification. Such procedures are
Closed Cup Tester
defined elsewhere, for example in ICAO 9977, EI/JIG Stan-
D130 Test Method for Corrosiveness to Copper from Petro-
dard 1530, JIG 1, JIG 2, API 1543, API 1595, and ATA-103.
leum Products by Copper Strip Test
1.4 This specification does not include all fuels satisfactory
D381 Test Method for Gum Content in Fuels by Jet Evapo-
for aviation turbine engines. Certain equipment or conditions
ration
of use may permit a wider, or require a narrower, range of
D445 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Transparent
characteristics than is shown by this specification.
and Opaque Liquids (and Calculation of Dynamic Viscos-
ity)
1.5 Aviation turbine fuels defined by this specification may
D613 Test Method for Cetane Number of Diesel Fuel Oil
be used in other than turbine engines that are specifically
D1266 Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products (Lamp
designed and certified for this fuel.
Method)
1.6 This specification no longer includes wide-cut aviation
D1298 Test Method for Density, Relative Density, or API
turbine fuel (Jet B). FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness
Gravity of Crude Petroleum and Liquid Petroleum Prod-
Information Bulletin which now approves the use of Specifi-
ucts by Hydrometer Method
cation D6615 to replace Specification D1655 as the specifica-
D1319 Test Method for Hydrocarbon Types in Liquid Petro-
tion for Jet B and refers users to this standard for reference.
leum Products by Fluorescent Indicator Adsorption
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D1322 Test Method for Smoke Point of Kerosene and
standard. However, other units of measurement are included in
Aviation Turbine Fuel
this standard.
D1660 Method of Test for Thermal Stability of Aviation
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D02 on
Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and is the direct responsibility of
2
Subcommittee D02.J0.01 on Jet Fuel Specifications. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as D1655 – 22a. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D1655-23. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr H
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