Flap anti chafe tape.

[Gavin Yates]

Can anyone please advise what tape & width to use on a yet to be installed replacement flap. I'm reading "3M 8674" of 3" width is used but also read it's no longer made.Ta in advance for assistance.

 

[rv6ator]

Try sticking a length of the "fuzzy" side of Velcro on the bottom of the top wing skin where it contacts the flap. After 8 years there is not a single scratch on my flaps.

 

[Ironflight]

Can anyone please advise what tape & width to use on a yet to be installed replacement flap. I'm reading "3M 8674" of 3" width is used but also read it's no longer made.Ta in advance for assistance.

I think that FlyBoy accessories has such tape as you are seeking…..

 

[scrollF4]

Try sticking a length of the "fuzzy" side of Velcro on the bottom of the top wing skin where it contacts the flap. After 8 years there is not a single scratch on my flaps.

I've not heard of the Velcro approach to this. Does it not scuff a painted surface?

 

[dmattmul]

I think that FlyBoy accessories has such tape as you are seeking…..

There's does work very well (3M) but it seems been out of stock for a while. Hopefully back in stock soon.

 

[Notso]

Can anyone please advise what tape & width to use on a yet to be installed replacement flap. I'm reading "3M 8674" of 3" width is used but also read it's no longer made.Ta in advance for assistance.

3 of us RV (-4/6 and -8) owners bought a roll of Stainless Steel tape from McMaster Carr and did all of our flaps. In addition to looking really nice, its super durable, and likely will last forever. I'm getting my plane re-painted now - and I will definitely use this product again!

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