Duct tape on a plane

• Jan 17, 2007

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Smokey

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Duct Tape On A MuthaFcukin’ Plane! at Turbanhead.com

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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It is not duct tape but rather "speed tape". It is actually allowed to use to make temporary repairs to aircraft, and is allowed by the FAA.

In 2002 though the FAA fined United Airlines for using it improperly. They used the tape on 3 different Boeing 727's and flew them 193 times rather than permanantly fix them. They used the tape to patch holes in in ground spoiler panels. The FAA got them because the holes were larger than allowed.

The FAA allows holes to be repaired by the tape that are 2 inches in diameter and no closer than 3 inches from the edge.

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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FLYBOYJ

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It's also widely used on fabric aircraft. We'll use it on our birds as a temp repair.

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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see, a little research into this would've stopped all these idiots on that site believe this stuff blindly!

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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FLYBOYJ

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the lancaster kicks ass said:

see, a little research into this would've stopped all these idiots on that site believe this stuff blindly!

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Yep!

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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but what can you expect from someone who titles something with "mutha ****in'"

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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FLYBOYJ

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Just show the diminishing gene pool we are now faced with.

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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well then we, as fine upstanding gentlemen should take it upon ourselves to repopulate the world... night after night and sometimes during the day on the kitchen table if you're into that kinda thing..............

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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FLYBOYJ

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hehehehe....

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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I've seen it used on the 101 F4 f15 Tornado and Vulcan to seal access panels from moisture etc if the seal has a crack or leaks

 

• Jan 17, 2007

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Maybe allowed but isn't doesn't mean I would be happy flying in a plane with it on. Still it is probably perfectly safe if done correctly.

 

• Jan 18, 2007

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It is not used on parts of the aircraft that would be dangerous. The tape is not on there to keep the wing from falling off. If the wing was in danger of falling off, it would not fly. The tape is only used on non critical things.

 

• Jan 18, 2007

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Smokey

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I thought this comment was quite funny

not so worried about the tape… but what's that ominous SAWING sound going on in the background the whole time?

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• Jan 18, 2007

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the lancaster kicks ass said:

well then we, as fine upstanding gentlemen should take it upon ourselves to repopulate the world... night after night and sometimes during the day on the kitchen table if you're into that kinda thing..............

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You know Lanc, that was only hilariously funny with your proper British accent.

 

• Jan 18, 2007

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Matt308 said:

You know Lanc, that was only hilariously funny with your proper British accent.

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I dont know man, he could have a cockney accsent, those always crack me up

 

• Jan 18, 2007

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• Jan 20, 2007

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the lancaster kicks ass

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well have you ever heard Prince Charles talking?

 

• Jan 20, 2007

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It pierces my ears each time! It should be labled as a terror attack!

 

• Jan 21, 2007

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At the 1972 winternationals drag race, the "Kuhl Olsen" top fuel car spat two pistons out the side of the crank case, winning the semi final round. With less than an hour to repair and no spare block, two pistons were replaced and tape was liberally applied to said crank case. Mike Kuhl won the next round, the purse, and my respect for really pulling one out of the pisser.

 

• Jan 21, 2007

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DerAdlerIstGelandet said:

It pierces my ears each time! It should be labled as a terror attack!

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i like his voice- it's the wife i can't stand