Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech Aircraft Deicers and Parts

Self-propelled aircraft deicing vehicles and parts Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech (formerly JBT AeroTech): Tempest-i and Tempest-si models, 28VDC pump motors, Myers and Hardi pumping skids, basket spray monitors, level sensors and Optimax heaters. Professional engineering selection by serial number.

Tempest-i Aircraft Deicers (Oshkosh AeroTech / JBT)

Flagship self-propelled Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech Tempest-i deicing vehicles deliver rapid winter aircraft maintenance across airport ramp networks. The onboard proportional mixing unit ensures precise metering and high-velocity discharge of Type I and Type IV glycol formulations.

Telescopic boom assembly reaching forty-four feet for wide-body airplane coverage
Purpose-built low-profile steel framework engineered for high airport ramp agility
Integrated AirFirst compressed air nozzle technology for high-speed snow dispersal
Enclosed heated operator basket with wrap-around safety windows and digital joysticks

Tempest-si Compact Aircraft Deicers (Oshkosh AeroTech / JBT)

Agile Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech Tempest-si aircraft deicing trucks are purpose-built for congested regional apron ramps and quick turnaround tasks. The heavy-duty custom framework features rugged Dana Spicer off-highway drive axles for dependable traction during heavy blizzards.

Compact profile dimensions enabling effortless navigation across cramped flightlines
Heavy-duty Dana Spicer drive axles combined with smooth hydrostatic propulsion loop
Stainless steel bodywork panels shielding critical hydraulic valves against glycols
Automated ground travel velocity limiter restricting vehicle speed to four miles/hr

Tempest Fluid Pumps and Hydraulic Drive Motors

Fluid delivery pump assemblies and hydraulic drive motors engineered for Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech deicers deliver stable glycol pressure to spray nozzles. Heavy-duty fluid components maintain consistent flow rates despite substantial changes in cold weather fluid viscosity.

Auxiliary direct current 28VDC hydraulic pump motors for isolated pressure loops
High-capacity Myers centrifugal and Hardi diaphragm pumping skids for Type I fluid
Silicon carbide mechanical shaft seals and fluoroelastomer gaskets resisting glycols
Continuous volumetric flow control maintaining targeted fluid application pressure

Tempest Basket Spray Monitors and Fluid Nozzles

Dispensing fluid monitors and basket spray nozzles designed for Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech machines provide uniform fluid deposition across wings and empennage. Operators easily alternate between a concentrated fluid stream and broad misting patterns to suit ambient wind levels.

Fully articulated fluid monitors and spray guns installed in the basket work area
Adjustable spray pattern nozzles allowing transition from stream to wide spray fans
Hybrid air-assisted nozzles combining hot fluid delivery with high-velocity airflow
Stainless steel swivel joints and quick-disconnect couplings resisting ramp grime

Tempest EZ-Boom Controls, BakTrak Drive and Sensors

Electronic control consoles, EZ-Boom joysticks, and fluid level sensors for Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech equipment optimize operator precision and flightline safety. The BakTrak system empowers operators to steer reverse vehicle movements directly from the elevated boom basket.

Multi-axis EZ-Boom joysticks synchronizing boom elevation, jib and extension loops
BakTrak reverse vehicle drive interface for precise alignment along the fuselage
Stainless steel level sensors measuring deicing and anti-icing tank liquid volumes
Automated boom auto-park routine returning the aerial arm to the transport cradle

Tempest Optimax Fluid Heaters and Fleet Consumables

Instantaneous fluid heating modules Optimax and operational hardware for Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech trucks maintain required fluid temperatures in subzero climates. Onboard ticket printers generate documented fluid application slips directly for commercial flight crews.

High-output Optimax heating exchangers and burner assemblies for instant fluid heat
Discharge temperature sensors, safety high-limit thermostats and flame detectors
Cockpit deicing slip printers and specialized thermal ribbon consumable cartridges
High-efficiency filtration elements for diesel fuels, hydraulic oils and fluids

Proportional fluid mixing calibration in Tempest-i aircraft deicers

Scheduled calibration and flow verification across proportional fluid mixing loops in Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech Tempest-i deicing vehicles ensure adherence to international aircraft ground support standards.

The onboard mixing manifold automatically recalculates Type I glycol dilution ratios relative to ambient runway temperatures.

During periodic fleet maintenance, service engineers inspect digital flowmeter calibration, check diaphragm dosing valve tightness, and verify fluid discharge temperature probes.

Glycol mixture variance exceeding two percent requires flushing sensing lines, servicing strainer screens, and re-zeroing mixing actuator linkages.

Inspection of Dana Spicer drive axles and hydrostatic drive in Tempest-si

Heavy-duty frameworks on Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech Tempest-si compact deicers are engineered for rigorous winter operations across congested airport aprons.

Chassis maintenance routines mandate checking gear oil volumes inside heavy Dana Spicer off-highway drive axles, inspecting drive shafts, and applying low-temperature grease to steering tie rod ends.

In the closed hydrostatic drive loop, technicians verify charge pump boost pressure and change high-pressure hydraulic filter elements. Preventive inspections also verify speed limiter switches that restrict maximum vehicle travel velocity to four miles per hour whenever the boom is elevated.

Servicing Myers and Hardi fluid pump skids and 28VDC auxiliary motors

Continuous delivery of heated glycol mixtures and water to elevated spray monitors on Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech deicers relies on Myers centrifugal pumps and Hardi diaphragm pumping skids driven by auxiliary engines or hydraulic loops.

Dedicated direct current 28VDC hydraulic pump motors power isolated auxiliary fluid circuits. Routine pump maintenance includes inspecting silicon carbide mechanical shaft seals, verifying diaphragm flexibility, and torqueing fluid manifold flanges.

Pre-winter maintenance involves pressure-testing fluid lines, verifying steady pump head without cavitation, and testing high-viscosity Type IV fluid delivery.

Overhaul of articulated basket monitors and AirFirst air-assisted nozzles

Articulated fluid monitors and basket spray nozzles on Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech deicers undergo systematic mechanical and hydraulic inspection prior to severe winter weather. Swivel joints are cleaned of runway grime and deicing fluids before lubrication with synthetic arctic grease.

In AirFirst air-assisted nozzle heads, technicians clear compressed air passages and liquid orifices, eliminating scale deposits.

Routine inspections verify monitor elevation limits, positive rotation locks, and smooth hydraulic transitions between narrow long-range streams and wide protective fan spray patterns.

Adjusting EZ-Boom coordination, BakTrak reverse drive and auto-park

Digital EZ-Boom coordination controls and the BakTrak reverse vehicle drive system on Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech deicing trucks improve flightline safety around aircraft hulls. Proportional joysticks inside the elevated operator basket coordinate boom hoist, jib articulation, and extension motions.

Service routines check joystick null-band calibration, flexible boom cable harness insulation, and boom auto-park limit switches. The BakTrak setup requires verifying reliable signal transmission between basket controls and chassis steering, ensuring instant deadman braking upon switch release.

Maintenance of Optimax fluid heaters, flame sensors and cab printers

Instantaneous Optimax fluid heating exchangers on Tempest / Oshkosh AeroTech deicers maintain optimal application temperatures before glycol reaches aircraft wing skins.

Maintenance of the heating module involves cleaning burner combustion chambers, replacing fuel spray tips, and testing ultraviolet flame sensors. Technicians inspect high-limit safety thermostats and pressure-test heat exchanger coils.

Inside the cab, the service printer is inspected: printhead thermal pins are cleaned, ribbon tension is adjusted, and sample fluid printout slips are verified for flight crews.

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