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Originally posted by Grady Clay
The “Helicopter tape” used to protect the leading edge of composite helicopter rotor blades is the same thing as your “invisible bra” on current 911s.

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Grady
YUP!

We used to call it "Blade Tape" or "Mach Tape"

Aluminum tape often came in handy as a "quick-fix" to get an aircraft back home where the proper maintenance could be performed. Typically on the leading edge of flight control surfaces, whether they be moveable or stationary.

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