New revolutionary LRT oil drain, patent pending feature is designed to drain oil, caused by a leaking Garlock Seal, before it reaches the drive coupler. Provides a tell tale leak path. Closed front ends, designed to eliminate oil and oil residues from entering into the pump.
Electric auxiliary dry air pumps are recommended for single engine aircraft flown in IFR conditions as a back-up in the event the primary vacuum pump fails. These pumps are FAA-PMA approved as direct replacements for Airborne pumps previously installed under STC eligibility and STC approval for these pumps for many additional aircraft is pending.
When Tempest receives a core, it is disassembled and all carbon is discarded. They never re-uses carbon or the center stator. All parts are replaced with the possible exception of the end plates. The hard anodize is stripped from the center stator and the stator is inspected for cracks.