Tempest Aero

What Tempest Aero does

Tempest Aero Group is a private holding company headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina that consolidates six wholly-owned general aviation component brands — Tempest®, Alcor®, Marvel-Schebler®, Precision Airmotive®, Consolidated Fuel Systems™, and Stratus Tool Technologies™ — under a unified Aero Group Holdings LLC owned by Vance Street Capital since April 2023. The company's core products are FAA-approved replacement and OEM components covering ignition (spark plugs), filtration (oil filters and screen-to-spin-on adapters), pneumatic systems (dry air pumps and valves), fuel systems (carburetors, fuel injection servos, flow dividers, fuel pumps, and fuel metering), instrumentation sensors (EGT, CHT, and TIT probes for analog and glass-panel cockpits), and specialty tools. Notable technical assets include in-house CNC machining (lathes, 3- and 5-axis mills, Swiss/Acme screw machines), automated sub- and final-assembly, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection with 3D modeling, digital flow bench calibration for carburetors, and Alcor's patent on thermocouple technology used in exhaust gas temperature measurement.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of FAA-approved aerospace components to two customer segments: (1) general aviation OEMs integrating parts into new aircraft production, and (2) general aviation aftermarket distributors and MRO service centers maintaining the existing fleet. A secondary revenue stream is FAA Repair Station overhaul services run by Consolidated Fuel Systems for RG Lear Romec fuel pumps and Continental fuel injection systems. Distribution combines an enterprise field sales motion targeting OEMs and large aftermarket accounts with a global authorized distributor network for each of the affiliate brands. Operations run across three manufacturing facilities — Burlington NC (100,000 sq ft headquarters), San Antonio TX, and Arlington WA — all operating under FAA Part 21 and Part 145 quality control with FAA-PMA approvals and Supplemental Type Certificates where applicable.

The business model is a multi-brand industrial aftermarket compounder: Tempest Aero Group acts as a shared-services hub providing engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing, and quality control to its affiliate brands while each brand retains independent market identity and customer relationships. Growth levers are (1) acquisition of complementary fuel-system and component businesses (e.g., Great Planes Fuel Metering in March 2024), (2) cross-selling across the six-brand portfolio into shared OEM and MRO accounts, and (3) global distribution expansion backed by PE capital. Switching costs are reinforced by FAA certification, STC approvals on existing airframes, and long-standing brand recognition in the general aviation community.

Name

Tempest Aero

Legal name

Tempest Aero Group

Website

https://tempestaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tempest Aero Group is a Vance Street Capital-backed holding company in Burlington, NC that consolidates six FAA-certified general aviation component brands — covering ignition, filtration, fuel systems, instrumentation sensors, and specialty tools — sold to OEMs and the global aftermarket through three manufacturing facilities and a worldwide distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Aerospace Components

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Powerplant Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAB), Airframe Maintenance & Repair (EDAOAFAA)

Keywords

• General aviation components
• FAA-PMA replacement parts
• Aircraft ignition systems
• Fuel injection systems
• Aerospace manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Component Sales: Sale of FAA-approved aerospace components including spark plugs, oil filters, fuel pumps, dry air pumps, pneumatic systems, carburetors, fuel injection systems, and instrumentation sensors to general aviation OEM and aftermarket customers.
2. FAA Repair Station Services: Overhaul services for RG Lear Romec fuel pumps and Continental fuel injection systems through Consolidated Fuel Systems FAA Repair Station, providing quick turnaround on customer property overhaul.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tempest Aero Group is a holding company that manufactures and distributes FAA-approved general aviation components through six independent brands, covering ignition (spark plugs), filtration (oil filters), pneumatic systems (dry air pumps), fuel systems (carburetors, fuel injection, fuel pumps), instrumentation (EGT/CHT/TIT probes and sensors), and specialty tools. The company serves general aviation original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket through a global distributor network and direct enterprise sales, while also providing FAA Repair Station overhaul services through Consolidated Fuel Systems.

Product overview

Tempest Aero Group is a portfolio company and holding organization that supports six independent aviation component brands, providing sales and marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and quality control services. The product portfolio centers on ignition (Tempest® spark plugs), filtration (Tempest® oil filters and Stratus Tool Technologies™ adapters), pneumatic systems (Tempest® dry air pumps and valves), fuel systems (Marvel-Schebler® carburetors, Precision Airmotive® fuel injection, Consolidated Fuel Systems™ pumps), and instrumentation sensors (Alcor® EGT/CHT/TIT probes). The company operates as a hub bringing these brands together under unified manufacturing facilities while maintaining their independent market identities, all serving general aviation OEM and aftermarket customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tempest®: Leading brand for spark plugs, oil filters, fuel pumps, dry air pumps and pneumatic systems for general aviation
• Alcor®
• Marvel-Schebler®
• Precision Airmotive®
• Consolidated Fuel Systems™
• Stratus Tool Technologies™

Products and services

• Tempest brand ignition, filtration, and pneumatic products General aviation's leading brand for spark plugs, oil filters, fuel pumps, dry air pumps, and pneumatic systems, manufactured by Aero Accessories. Targets general aviation OEM and aftermarket customers.
• Alcor brand probes and sensors Exhaust gas temperature (EGT), cylinder head temperature (CHT), and turbine inlet temperature (TIT) probes and sensors for classic analog and modern glass panel systems. Patent owner of thermocouple technology used in EGT systems.
• Marvel-Schebler brand aircraft carburetors Factory new, rebuilt, and overhauled aircraft carburetors including replacement parts and kits. The only manufacturer of genuine Marvel-Schebler carburetors, parts, and OEM and FAA-PMA carburetor type fuel controls.
• Precision Airmotive brand fuel injection systems RSA Fuel Injection Servos, Flow Dividers, and nozzles including replacement parts and kits. Original Equipment Manufacturer of RSA fuel injection systems for general aviation.
• Consolidated Fuel Systems FAA Repair Station overhaul services FAA Repair Station providing complete overhaul services for RG Lear Romec fuel pumps and Continental fuel injection systems, with quick turnaround on customer property overhaul. Offers FAA-PMA parts for overhauls.
• Stratus Tool Technologies oil filter adapters Oil filter adapters that convert oil screens to spin-on Tempest oil filters for various engines and models, including Continental 4- and 6-cylinder engines. Certified under Supplemental Type Certificates.
• Sales and Marketing Services Sales and marketing strategies for affiliate brands throughout general aviation, including global distribution network building and marketing platforms for legacy and new product lines.
• Engineering Services Engineering support for manufacturers developing innovative aviation products, including component design and development such as fired-in resistors for spark plugs and blue epoxy floats for carburetors.
• Manufacturing Services Manufacturing capabilities across three facilities in Burlington NC, Arlington WA, and San Antonio TX, including in-house CNC machining, automation for sub and final assembly, and CMM inspection.
• Quality Control Services Quality control measures compliant with FAA Part 21 and Part 145 requirements across three manufacturing facilities, with authorized facilities able to test and repair all affiliate company products.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TempestMarktng
• Facebookfacebook.com/TempestMarketing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tempest-aero-group

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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