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Teflon gap seal tape...
I need to replace the flap/aileron gap seal tape on our LAK-17A. The
control surfaces are bottom hinged, and the gap was factory sealed on the bottom with what is apparently ordinary polyethylene tape. The tape cracks over the hinges, which I would have to patch periodically, plus it shrinks over time, limiting control movement and increasing stick forces. It seems like Teflon tape is the way to go. I poked around and found multiple online sources of 1" x 18 yard Teflon PFTE tape with high temperature silicone adhesive on one side, available in thicknesses from ..0035" (~$25/roll) to .0115" (~$75/roll). There are less readily available variations with acrylic adhesive, along with "High Density" PFTE (100% stretch instead of 300%). Does anyone have any idea what thickness and type of tape would be best for my needs? Thanks, Marc |
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