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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 1:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Mehdron
Just wondering what the procedure is for wrapping planes in the plastic protective sealant. Is there a gigantic shrink wrap machine at ANC, or how is it applied? Do they do the entire plane or just the engines and, say, cockpit windows? Any pictures? Can't find any on airliners.net ...
I've only heard reports on KTUU... and apparently this was done due to the ash, and was subsequently removed yesterday... sounds a little more expensive then deicer fluid... and it sounds like it was a protective plastic sealant.

Here's the quote I was looking for:

Airplanes wrapped in a protective plastic sealant and stationed overnight in Anchorage were unwrapped this morning, inspected and prepared for passenger flights. The plastic sealant protects aircraft from the abrasive ash particles, which pose a significant danger to aircraft engines.
But no photos yet...
Last edited by beckoa; Mar 25, 2009 at 1:55 pm Reason: Added quote
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