Rib Reinforcing Tape on ribs

10/24/2013

Covering

Applied the rib reinforcing tape to the ribs this evening. I measured out a strip of tape along the rib and cut to length. I then counted the remaining ribs that need reinforcing on the side exposed and cut that number of tape strips. Starting at the leading edge, I removed the self-adhesive backing and lined up the edge of the tape with the back side of the leading-edge former. I then carefully applied the tape down the length of the rib. Turned the wing over and repeated on the other side.