TM 9-2320-209-10-1
Table 2-6. Permissible Fuels - Cont
Fuel
Ambient Temperature
Alternate Fuels
Turbine fuel, aviation, kerosene-
Above -58 F
type, MIL-T-83133, grade JP-8
(NATO code no. F-34)
Above -46 F
Turbine fuel, low volatility,
MIL-T-38219, grade JP-7
*
Commercial aviation turbine fuel
(ASTM D1655), jet A and jet A-1
Commercial diesel fuel (ASTM D975)
Above -10 F
1-D and no. 1
Diesel fuel, MIL-F-16884
Above +15F
(NATO code no. F-75 or F-76)
Above +32 F
Commercial diesel fuel
(ASTM D975), 2-D and no. 2
Above +40 F
Distillate fuel, MIL-F-24397, ND
(NATO code no. F-85)
*
Any mixture of primary and/or
alternate fuels listed above
* Any temperature at which the fuel will flow.
CAUTION
Other fuels may be used to run multifuel engines. If
engine runs rough when using a new fuel, add 10% to 30%
diesel fuel to smooth engine performance. Failure to
add diesel fuel to smooth engine performance will result
in burned pistons.
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