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2024-02-07 22:59:17 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B044EB2BD34CA1B68BA0512333FD5815FF451FADEFB6376941E6E16883675B54
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The tape on the wing is “Speed Tape”, not electrical tape. In this instance, it’s used on a 787 to prevent a known issue with paint peeling, but presents no structural or safety issue: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-says-787-operators-experience-wing-paint-peeling-2022-11-14/ The NY Post itself previously reported on the issue in Oct, 2022: https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/truth-exposed-after-viral-photo-of-duct-tape-on-plane-wing/news-story/e55a383c25107988760f9b66932ef132
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