Premium transparent polyurethane protective tape for aircraft leading edges with exceptional erosion resistance, dual liner installation system, and acrylic adhesive for aerospace applications.
3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8663DL is a premium erosion protection tape specifically engineered for aircraft leading edges such as vertical stabilizers. This transparent 18 mil polyurethane elastomer tape is constructed with a long-aging, solvent-resistant, pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive protected by a transparent easy-release dual liner system. The tape is designed to protect critical aircraft surfaces against rain, sand, and environmental erosion while maintaining exceptional durability and performance in demanding aerospace applications.
The tape features a tough thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer backing that provides superior abrasion, scratch, erosion, tear, and puncture resistance. The dual liner system includes a bottom 3 mil polyethylene liner that protects the adhesive from contamination prior to application, and a top liner imprinted with black lines at four-inch intervals to aid in precise installation. This innovative design ensures easy application and accurate placement during maintenance intervals and monument installation procedures.
With its pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, this tape adheres effectively to a wide variety of substrates and maintains bond strength through diverse climate and temperature changes. The transparent tape can be painted or applied over painted surfaces, making it versatile for various aircraft configurations. Qualified to leading aircraft manufacturer specifications for protection from sand and rain erosion, 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tape 8663DL represents the gold standard in aerospace surface protection, helping reduce maintenance costs while extending aircraft component lifespan.
Key Features
- Provides erosion protection to reduce maintenance costs on aircraft leading edges
- Tough thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer with abrasion, scratch, erosion, tear and puncture resistance
- Dual liner system aids precise installation and acts as installation aid during maintenance intervals
- Acrylic adhesive bonds to wide variety of substrates and retains strength over time
- Transparent tape is easy to apply, conforms over curved surfaces, and can be painted
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Product Number | 8663DL |
| Part Number | 8663DL |
| UPC Code | 00021200264511 |
| 3M ID | 7010372673 |
| Overall Width | 36 inches (914.4 mm) |
| Overall Length | 36 yards (32.9 m) |
| Overall Thickness | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Backing Material | Polyurethane |
| Backing Thickness | 16 mil (0.41 mm) |
| Product Color | Transparent |
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Adhesion Strength | 84 lb/36 inches (92 N/100mm) |
| Tensile Strength | 117 lb/inch (2049 N/100mm) |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40°C (-40°F) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 82°C (180°F) |
| Minimum Installation Temperature | 15°C (60°F) |
| UV Resistant | Yes |
| Application | Surface Protection |
| Case Quantity | 1 Roll |
| Liner System | Dual liner with black lines at 4-inch intervals |
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