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Vinyl wraps

JackinMichigan

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We painted our RV-10 pure white in order to later have some custom vinyl wraps made and applied. I've called a few places that do that and three of them have expressed concerns about wrapping an airplane, mostly pertaining to the legality of it. Does any one know of any FAA regs, rules or limitations when it comes to applying vinyl wraps to aircraft?
 
Lots of RVs out there that are totally or partially wrapped.

There are a few shops that specialize in vinyl wrapping planes. Or, you could do it yourself as many have, with instruction via YouTube.
 
This was discussed recently at our annual FSDO meeting. No one knew of any regulation against vinyl wraps. The major concern is the ability to see cracks or corrosion under the vinyl, or the vinyl coming loose and possibly fouling the controls.
At least within the North Texas FSDO it is left up to the comfort level of the inspector.
 
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