Airline explains why plane wing covered in duct tape - New York Post
2022年10月2日 · Duct tape on a plane initially thought to be holding its wing together has been revealed as having a far less questionable purpose. The tape made for an alarming sight what was thought to be a...
What is speed tape? Why your plane's wing looks like it's patched …
The aircraft in the recent photo from Australia appears to be a Boeing 787, which could explain the use of the speed tape. The FAA has flagged a largely cosmetic issue with peeling paint on Boeing ...
Airplane passenger shocked by 'gaffer tape' on Boeing 787 wing: …
2024年2月7日 · It was another day, another mile-high issue for the fiasco-plagued airplane designer when a UK passenger grew alarmed after noticing pieces of tape on the exterior of a Boeing 787 during a...
Wing of a 787-9: what are those patches? : r/aviation - Reddit
2022年3月20日 · The problem with the 787 is water ingress into the composite lattice, which can degrade the structural integrity of the wing. High speed tape is a quick fix which is approved under certain conditions, and in certain places to slow this degradation down until permanent repairs can …
Viral Photo of Airplane Wing Covered in Tape Debunked by …
2022年10月2日 · A photo of an airplane wing covered in what appears to be duct tape went viral this week. Experts told CheckMate the tape is "speed tape," a commonly used tool to cover peeling paint.
Silver tape patched on a plane wing? Here's why there's nothing …
2023年4月25日 · Though unsettling to the average traveller, silver tape on a Boeing 787's wing does not indicate there is anything structurally unsafe with the aircraft. It's simply the most effective way to stop a defective batch of Boeing paint peeling away from the wings.
Is it normal to use duct tape on the wings of a 787? : r ... - Reddit
Peeled paint spots occur due to UV light, which is why Boeing now seeks the approval from the FAA to add a layer of UV blocking paint to 787 wings. Until that time, Boeing has advised the use of "speed tape" (not duct tape) to cover those peeled spots, so it is normal as a temporary fix, and does not affect safety.
Duct Tape On The Wing Of A 787? - Live and Let's Fly
2022年10月3日 · Recall the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said in 2020 that the Boeing 787-9 is particularly “prone to paint adhesion failures due to Ultra Violet (UV) ray damage.” This causes peeling which speed tape covers up.
Passenger Shares Photo Of The Wing Of Their Plane ... - View from the Wing
2023年7月26日 · Many 787s have this issue due to paint problems on the wings. It’s not a short term situation, the speed tape can be on the wings for months until the wings can be repainted. Boeing covers this under warranty I believe as well. It’s definitely not a doctored picture, just a misinformed caption.
Tape on a plane? We look into viral photo that suggests Qantas is ...
2022年9月29日 · Speed tape's use in repairing paint peeling issues on Boeing 787 Dreamliners appears to have been confirmed by Qantas subsidiary Jetstar earlier this month, following concerns raised by a passenger who shared a photo of patchy tape work similar in appearance to that seen in the Twitter photo.