That’s speed tape ffs
Speed tape. Very expensive but basically helps with drag and isn’t structural.
Yup, it’s just aluminum foil with an adhesive.
Worked in an mro so mostly was removing speed tape, but occasionally we would send a bird out of a heavy check with speed tape on.
So it’s the same tape used for ductwork?
What purpose does it serve in this case?
My understanding for hvac ducting is that it…. Stays on forever? Probably the metal layer prevents the adhesive from breaking down…? Actually I have no idea…
To the internet I go!
No it’s not at all.
It’s literally an aluminum sheet, it will slice your hand open.
One of the most common uses is when you remove something like a fairing or a panel, to access something else, when you put the panel back on there are gaps between them. They are not structural, but it does hurt the aerodynamics of the plane, affecting the fuel mileage and cosmetics.
The solution is sealant in the panel gaps, this helps prevent moisture from seeping, and improves aerodynamics.
The issue is that the sealant takes a long time to cure properly, and when it isn’t fully cured, it will splatter everywhere (I’ve seen this happen). A common scenario as an example is, putting the final panels back on after an inspection, it’s nighttime in the winter, the sealant isn’t curing, instead of the plane sitting idle for 48 hours while sealant cures, you can just put speed tape over it, the tape holds the sealant in place while it cures and then mechanics can take the tape of after it’s fully cured.
They should probably put curtains or something up on the few windows by the wing so people don’t panic
(FYI, this isn’t bad it’s a special tape to prevent drag, and the plain isn’t actually damaged)
No items. Fox only.
Well I mean, at least it’s not a Boeing
If you put that on a Boeing, would it cancel out and result in a plane that never lands?
