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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!
There is an issue with the paint. It is not adhering properly.
The paint normally provides UV protection to the carbon fiber reinforced polymer wings. With the paint flaking off, the tape is here to provide UV protection to the CFRP.