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For decades, W. L. Gore & Associates has offered GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes that effectively seal aircraft panels and protect against corrosion. Gore's aerospace tapes must be installed properly to ensure they perform optimally and minimize the damage caused by vibration and other mechanical forces.

To ensure sealing integrity, tapes and gaskets from W. L. Gore & Associates must be inspected for any damage or improper installation. Refer to our procedures for inspecting, reusing and repairing GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Materials, along with the aircraft maintenance manual when replacing existing materials.

Follow these procedures from W. L. Gore & Associates to properly install GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Gaskets and ensure their reliable performance, along with the aircraft maintenance manual. Gore’s materials have effectively sealed and protected aircraft surfaces for decades against environmental contaminants and mechanical forces.

W. L. Gore & Associates’ aerospace sealants have successfully solved many surface protection and sealing challenges in defense and civil aircraft. When removing the Boeing 737 Next-Gen Heat Exchanger Inlet Duct for routine maintenance checks, GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes, 200 Series must be inspected for any damage or improper installation.