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Oil Filters

TempestTM Oil Filters

The best oil filters in the industry at the lowest price!

Strengthened can
Increased burst strength
Full pleat media designed for uniform flow and collapse resistance
Spin EZ® lubricant for easy removal of the filter
Better by-pass value

Improved Nut Welds
Nut welds so strong the can will tear before the weld. No more frustration with installation nuts twisting off!

Meets TCM Bypass Specification of 12-14 psi, reducing the risk of premature bypass that can result in unfiltered oil flowing to your engine.

Burst Strength of 600 psi
Significant improvements to the roll seam process used on the bottom of the can substantially improved the design burst strength to over 600 pounds per square inch, exceeding the ARP 1400 standards by 50 percent. Extra strength gives added assurance that Tempest oil filters are made to withstand the harshest operating conditions.

Non-Stick Gaskets
Incorporate specially lubricated synthetic rubber base gaskets to help insure proper torque during installation and easy removal.

Please note: The proprietary Magnet Inspection Aid for SPIN EZ Oil Filters is no longer available. Please see the Press Release for more information.

Oil Filter	Overall Dimensions	Threads	Installation Torque
AA48103-2	4 3/8" H x 3 3/4" Dia.	13/16-16 Female	16-18 FT LBS
AA48104	6 3/16" H x 3 3/4" Dia.	13/16-16 Female	16-18 FT LBS
AA48108-2	4 3/8" H x 3 3/4" Dia.	3/4-16 Female	16-18 FT LBS
AA48109	6 3/16" H x 3 3/4" Dia.	3/4-16 Female	16-18 FT LBS
AA48110-2	4 3/8" H x 3 3/4" Dia.	3/4-16 Male	16-18 FT LBS

Note: All Cessna aircraft modified under Cessna Service bulletin SEB-93-1 or MEB-93-1 require Tempest Oil Filter AA48108. The AA48109 may be used if clearance permits installation.

AeroShell Oil, CamGuard, and SAFE-HEET™ engine heaters also available.

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Question
What micron rating is your oil filter? Tempest oil filters use media with a 40-micron rating.
What is your torque spec for tightening your oil filters? We recommend 16-18 ft lbs. of torque or tighten by hand plus a quarter turn.
What is the difference between a non-dash, a dash one and a dash two aviation oil filter? Height. Over the years aviation oil filters have gotten shorter to help with installation in tight spaces. The dash two filter by Tempest is the shortest of the certified aviation oil filters on the market.
What is the Spin EZ™ oil filter by Tempest? Tempest created the Spin EZ oil filter to make installation and removal easier and more efficient. A patented solid seal lubricant is applied to our oil filter gasket during manufacturing and requires no oil or DC4 compound prior to installation; making the removal process of a stuck filter a thing of the past.
Should I use a short or tall Tempest oil filter for my engine? Both short and tall filters are approved for most engine applications. Determining which height filter to use all depends on the space you have inside the engine cowling. We suggest going with the taller of the approved oil filters if you have the space. Note: Tempest’s replacement recommendation is the same for both short and tall filters.
How often should I replace my Tempest oil filter? Always refer to the engine manufacturer’s recommendation. If no recommendation is made then we suggest you replace Tempest oil filters every 25 to 50 hours.
Does using your shorter oil filter design have a negative effect on filtering my engine’s oil? The short answer is no. While we recommend using our taller oil filters when you have the space inside your cowling, using our shorter filters will still provide more than enough filtration coverage when replacing them at the recommended intervals of 25 to 50 hours.
Do Tempest oil filters use a magnet? Yes, all Tempest aviation oil filters use a magnet. This give us an extra layer of defense to help filter out smaller micron particles that may get past the filtration media.

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