The company guarantees that the tape will not compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft.
A plane passenger in the UK was shocked when he looked out the window and saw tape on the wings of his plane.according to New York Post, On February 5, 62-year-old David Parker was on his way to Goa with his fiancée when he saw patches of silver tape on the exterior of a Boeing 787 aircraft.
Experienced pilot Me Parker said: “Midway through the flight I was very surprised to see the wing was covered in tape. Then it started peeling off mid-flight and I thought what the hell is going on!? I had” I flew Been all over the world but never seen anything like this before. I pointed this out to my wife – she just said ‘I wish you hadn’t shown this to me’. “
Boeing, the manufacturer of the 787 plane he was traveling on, later clarified that the material was “high-speed tape.” The company guarantees that the tape is completely safe and will not compromise the structural integrity of the aircraft.
“Some 787s are experiencing some paint adhesion issues. We understand the importance of the original appearance of the product and continue to work with customers to resolve this issue. A new black topcoat layer is now available to 787 operators on active aircraft Will be applied between composite materials and existing coating systems.
As part of the production process, we also work on certifying new layers to be applied to the aircraft. Suggested temporary solutions include temporary speed tape repairs, localized paint repair and touch-up, or stripping and repainting the aircraft. Speed Tape is a material approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for use in certain temporary repairs. ” a company spokesperson clarified.
Notably, the incident occurred after a door panel exploded on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet flying from Oregon to California last month. The plane, operated by Alaska Airlines, appeared to be missing four critical bolts, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
