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Tempest offers 5-year TBO warranty

By Janice Wood · February 3, 2011 ·

Tempest now offers a 5-year TBO warranty on its PowerFlite line of heavy duty starter motors.

The Tempest PowerFlite series of aviation engine starters represents a new state-of-the-art energy efficient design providing reduced current draw and long life, according to company officials. The PowerFlite starter mounts directly to existing TCM engines and is available in both 12 and 24 volt configurations.

The Tempest PowerFlite design features include:

  • 20% less current draw than competitive starters
  • Aerospace quality brushes for longer life
  • New field wound electric motor design with optimized magnetics
  • Ball bearing design resulting in low internal friction and heat
  • No internal clutches or planetary gears

Tempest starter part numbers PL13459 (12v) and PL13484 (24v) are eligible on TCM engine models O-300-D, GO-300-D, IO-346, IO-360, L/TSIO-360, O-470, IO-470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, GTSIO-520, IO-550, TSIO-550 and L/TSIO-550.

For more information: TempestPlus.com

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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