• flying_mechanic@lemmy.world
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    27 days ago

    Wait till you learn that Boeing has used laminated (glued) skins on every 737 since the 80s. Glue can be fine.

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        27 days ago

        The skin is comprised of a laminated structure, an outer chemically milled skin(to reduce weight) and a “waffle” structure known tear straps. Yes there’s rivets, but the structural strength is in that lamination between the waffle doubler.