Tempest

The Tempest brand of aviation products was founded in 2001 by Stan Fletcher and Tim Henderson. Their goal was to build a well-defined and unique brand identity for aviation products manufactured by Aero Accessories, LLC.

Since its inception, Tempest and its employees have prided themselves on providing the aviation industry with products that are known for their superior quality, innovation, value and backed by the industry’s best customer support and service. These core beliefs have led to industry first’s, such as the Tempest dry air pump WIP™, the ‘fired-in’ resistor for spark plugs, and the Spin-EZ® gasket oil filters.

Today, Tempest is recognised and respected worldwide for its leading lines of pneumatic, ignition, and filtration products. Tempest offers complete lines of OEM dry air pumps, spark plugs, and oil filters. Additional Tempest product lines include fuel pumps, oil filter adapters and specialty tools.

You can find Tempest brand products being used by OEM’s like Beechcraft®, Cessna®, Cirrus®, Continental Motors®, Piper®, Robinson Helicopters®, and Superior Air Parts®.

Tempest offers a robust range of FAA-PMA approved new and overhauled dry air pumps designed for modern light and high-performance aircraft, featuring their patented WIP™ (Wear Indicator Port), finned stators for better cooling, and an "ultra-hard" stator finish to reduce friction and extend life. Their 240 and 400 series pumps also include heat-treated stainless-steel pressure plate springs and torsional dampening springs, enhancing stability and reducing leakage. Additionally, their fuel system products include a wide selection of new and overhauled Lycoming diaphragm fuel pumps, all rigorously tested and designed to accommodate a range of engine types, alongside AeroGuard™ induction air filters that ensure maximum airflow and effective contaminant removal.

Tempest's commitment to innovation extends to their aviation spark plugs, which are built with high conductivity copper core electrodes and a proprietary glass center seal for unmatched performance and reliability. These plugs, along with the AA470 oil filter can cutter—a must-have tool made from high-quality aircraft aluminum—are representative of Tempest’s dedication to maintaining high standards across their product lines, ensuring durability and optimal function in demanding aviation environments.