Looks like a 787. They’re having issues with the paint coming off so they put speed tape over it. Damage to the lightning protection layer has been found also, which is a bit worrying. This reminds me that Boeing removed some of the lightning protection despite the FAA objecting to it. Source
So what are we actually looking at? What does the tape actually do?
Speed tape, the goal is to reduce drag for small things like paint chips and such. During takeoff/landing, the most dangerous thing is stalling due to low speed, so a little bit extra drag can be a big deal. Looks like there’s so many wrinkles in most of that tape that it probably is being counterproductive.
Suppsed to be temporary before repairs. But in the photo, it looks like they are using it until they crash.
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It’s supposed to be a temporary fix until proper maintenance can be done … The amount is probably surprising but not necessarily concerning.
Exactly what I always say about my code.
Nothing more permanent than a temporary commit.
Okay, let’s roll with that Why should there be… holes? in the middle of the wing all over the place? And why should Russia(?) not be able to fix that?
It could be things like the paint peeling off. So it could be flown to a place with the proper setup to paint a plane.
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That’s speed tape. It’s a bit thicker than the aluminum roll in your kitchen drawer with one side that’s sticky. Used as a temporary fix for minor issues.
That’s a lot of temporary minor issues.
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Not an aviation expert, but that sure looks like an excessive amount of tape.
It’s probably a pretty normal amount of tape in Russia at this point.
Gotta tape fast!
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