Cargo Pit Tapes

Flame-retardant fiberglass cloth tapes built for aircraft cargo compartments — seam sealing, liner repair, and covering pins and rivets. FAA, Boeing, and Airbus approved, in stock and ready to ship.

2 Products In Stock
FR Flame-Retardant Fiberglass
Boeing BMS5-146 / Airbus ABD0031
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Both tapes below are flame-retardant fiberglass cloth tapes engineered for aircraft cargo compartments — sealing seams, repairing liners, and covering pins and rivets. They differ mainly in carrier construction, adhesive system, thickness, and tensile strength. The 296FR is a lightweight 7-mil acrylic tape with low-outgassing data and a Boeing BMS5-146 approval; the 290FR is a heavy-duty 13-mil PE-coated tape with an aggressive rubber adhesive and the highest tensile strength in the category. Use the comparison table to match the tape to your application and spec.

Cargo Pit Tapes — Aircraft Cargo Compartment

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Polyken 296FRLightweight
Polyken
Flame Retardant Fiberglass Cargo Compartment Tape — 7 Mil | BMS5-146
The aerospace industry's trusted cargo compartment tape — flame retardant, lightweight, and built for the toughest cargo pit environments. Bromide-free acrylic adhesive removes cleanly from cargo liner surfaces with no residue. Boeing, Airbus, and FAA approved, with low-outgassing data per ASTM E595.
Carrier Fiberglass cloth
Adhesive Bromide-free acrylic
Thickness 7.0 mil
Tensile Strength 134 lb/in
Adhesion to Steel 45 oz/in
Operating Temp -40°F to 275°F
Standard Sizes 1"-4" × 36 yd
Price from $59.99
FAR 25.853(a)BMS5-146 Type I Cl.1Airbus ABD0031Low OutgassingCargo Compartment
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Polyken 290FRHeavy Duty
Polyken
PE-Coated Fiberglass Cargo Pit Sealing Tape — 13 Mil | 150 lb/in
The heavy-duty cargo pit sealing tape — engineered for demanding freight aircraft applications where super-high tensile strength, aggressive adhesion, and proven flame resistance are non-negotiable. The PE coating protects handlers from direct fiberglass contact, and the Deca-BDE-free formulation delivers zero burn time. FAA, Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier approved.
Carrier PE-coated fiberglass
Adhesive Rubber-based
Thickness 13.0 mil
Tensile Strength 150 lb/in
Adhesion to Steel 38 oz/in
Operating Temp 40°F to 200°F
Size Options 2"-3" × 60 yd
Price from $48.99
FAR 25.853(a)FAR 25.855(d)Airbus ABD0031Bombardier DSC 91-8-2Deca-BDE FreeNSN Listed
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Polyken 296FR vs. 290FR — Specification Comparison

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SpecificationPolyken 296FRPolyken 290FR
CarrierFiberglass clothPE-coated fiberglass
AdhesiveBromide-free acrylicRubber-based
Thickness7.0 mil13.0 mil
Tensile Strength134 lb/in150 lb/in
Adhesion to Steel45 oz/in38 oz/in
Weight6.8 oz/yd²13.4 oz/yd²
LinerLDPE filmNone
Operating Temp-40 to 275°F40 to 200°F
Burn Length3"0.25"
Exiting / Burn Time0.66 sec0 sec
ColorWhiteWhite (printed)
Standard Sizes1"-4" × 36 yd2"-3" × 60 yd
FAR 25.853(a)✓✓
FAR 25.855(d)✓✓
Boeing ApprovedBMS5-146Service Letters
Airbus ABD0031✓✓
Bombardier Approved—DSC 91-8-2
Low Outgassing (E595)✓—
NSN Listed—✓
Shelf Life24 months24 months
Best ForLightweight FR sealing, low-outgassing buildsHeavy-duty sealing, high-load seams
Price From$59.99$48.99

Which Cargo Pit Tape Do I Need?

Both tapes seal seams, repair cargo liners, and cover pins and rivets while meeting FAA and Boeing flame-retardance requirements. The right choice depends on the weight, adhesion, and approvals your job requires.

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  • Lightweight & low-outgassing: Polyken 296FR — 7 mil, acrylic adhesive, BMS5-146, ASTM E595 data
  • Highest tensile & aggressive adhesion: Polyken 290FR — 13 mil PE-coated, rubber adhesive, 150 lb/in
  • Handler protection from fiberglass: Polyken 290FR — PE coating shields against direct fiberglass contact
  • Widest temperature range: Polyken 296FR — rated -40°F to +275°F
  • Bombardier / de Havilland fleets: Polyken 290FR — approved to DSC 91-8-2 & 91-8-2A
  • Both in stock — ready to ship from SkyTapes