These procedures are based on Gore's best practices for installing GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Gaskets. Before beginning, review the aircraft maintenance manual for procedures approved for your specific application.

GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Materials provide dry, lightweight FIP sealant solutions for aircraft design and construction. Engineered to meet strict performance and safety requirements, they optimize material properties for reliable sealing and long-lasting aerospace protection.

Manufactured with non-hazardous materials, GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Tapes, 200 Series (with adhesive or no adhesive), are safe for use without wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and can be discarded without special waste handling practices. 

The RNLAF used GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes on CH-47 Chinooks, avoiding costly structural repairs and replacements. Proven in operational use, the tapes cut labor, downtime, and lifecycle costs while delivering reliable sealing and protection across helicopter structures.

Gore recommends these standard practices when installing or repairing GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Materials, 720 Series with adhesive and to reduce exposure to decomposition by-products.

These products can be ordered through U.S. Defense Logistics Agency channels and authorized vendors via National Stock Numbers (NSN).

GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Tapes installed on windshield and fuselage panel prototypes proved that operators could drastically reduce application steps and installation time.

To ensure your GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Tapes, 1600 Series (with adhesive), deliver easy installation in less time, and reduce manufacturing cycles with less direct maintenance, carefully consult this safety information before use.

These best practices from Gore are intended for use when installing or repairing GORE SKYFLEX Aerospace Gaskets, 520 Series. They should also be used to reduce exposure to decomposition byproducts.