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minus-squarechaogomu@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·11 days agoIt’s used for very minor repairs, in this case, a more permanent repair is under the tape, but is likely curing, so they slap some speed tape on it. Speed tape never holds anything down, it’s just used to smooth over a surface, to allow better air flow. Whatever is being covered by the speed tape will likely see more attention from maintenance later. https://www.salon.com/2011/10/27/ryanair_duct_tape_controversy/
minus-squareRivalarrival@lemmy.todaylinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·11 days agoThis extensive, it’s almost certainly just paint flaking off. Carbon fiber wings need UV protection which is normally provided by the paint. The tape is just shading the carbon fiber wing panels from the sun.
It’s used for very minor repairs, in this case, a more permanent repair is under the tape, but is likely curing, so they slap some speed tape on it.
Speed tape never holds anything down, it’s just used to smooth over a surface, to allow better air flow.
Whatever is being covered by the speed tape will likely see more attention from maintenance later.
https://www.salon.com/2011/10/27/ryanair_duct_tape_controversy/
This extensive, it’s almost certainly just paint flaking off. Carbon fiber wings need UV protection which is normally provided by the paint. The tape is just shading the carbon fiber wing panels from the sun.