Product Warranty and Return Policy

Tempest warrants that products sold by it are, at the time of manufacture, free from defects in material and workmanship.  This document further details specific product categories with regard to shelf life and time in service, for which the effective warranty period applies.  See details below.

Tempest does not warrant products sold by it that have been subjected to any or all of the following conditions:

  • Any product that has been subject to negligence, accident or improper storage.
  • Any product that has been improperly installed or maintained.
  • Any product that has been operated beyond normal or recommended replacement intervals.

Tempest’s obligation under these warranties is limited to, at Tempest’s option, a) the return of the purchase price, b) repair the product, c) replace the product.  Product must be returned to Tempest for inspection.  Determination of defects in material and workmanship will be the sole judgment of Tempest.  Tempest shall not be responsible for the cost of labor for removing any product or installing any replacement product or for shipping charges for any product from or to Tempest for warranty consideration.  The aforesaid warranties are exclusive and in lieu of other warranties whether expressed, implied or statutory, including, but not by way of limitation, any warranty of merchantability for any particular purpose.

 

Product Category Warranty Periods

  • Spark Plugs and Oil Filters
    • Tempest warrants that spark plugs and oil filters sold by it are, at the time of manufacture, free from defects in material and workmanship.
  • Dry Air Pumps (New & Overhauled)
    • New 3200 Series Pumps
      • 3 years or 1300 hours from time of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first.
    • New 240 Series Pumps
      • 1 year or 500 hours from time of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first
    • New 400 Series Pumps
      • 1 year or 500 hours from time of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first.
    • Overhauled 200 and 3200 Series Pumps
      • 2 years or 1000 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of overhaul whichever comes first.
    • Overhauled 240 Series Pumps
      • 1 year or 400 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of overhaul whichever comes first.
    • Overhauled 400 Series Pumps
      • 1 year or 400 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of overhaul whichever comes first.
    • Auxiliary Dry Air Pumps
      • 2 years or 250 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first.
  • Fuel Pumps (New & Overhauled)
    • New AF15472, AF15473 or AA16335
      • 2 years or 1200 hours from time of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first.
    • New AF40585, AF40695 or AF631391
      • 2 years or 1200 hours from time of installation or 4 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first.
    • Overhauled Lycoming style fuel pumps
      • 1 year or 1000 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of overhaul whichever comes first.
    • Overhauled Continental style fuel pumps
      • 1 year or 1000 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of overhaul whichever comes first.
  • Manifold Valves, Check Valves, Air Regulators & Deice Valves (New and Overhauled)
    • New Valves
      • 2 years or 1000 hours from time of installation or 3 years from date of manufacture whichever comes first.
    • Overhauled Valves
      • 1 years or 500 hours from time of installation or 2 years from date of overhaul whichever comes first.
  • Warranty Return Policy
    • Tempest requests that warranty claims be sent to the distributor where the product was purchased. Once received by Tempest, warranty claims are generally processed within 30 days of being received.