Structures question

[Whalebite]

Why are airframes always painted the same odd color light olive green, (im talking internal structure)? Theres got to be a reason for it, as everytime i see a pic on the assembly floor its the same color, nomatter what aircraft it is.
Also, how are composite wing skins attached to internal skeleton without rivets (in new all composite aircraft)?


Compleately unrelated: anyone have a copy of T-34 EP's on audio CD?

 

[Pags]

Why are airframes always painted the same odd color light olive green, (im talking internal structure)?

I think it's some kind of anti-corrosion treatment...possibly called zinc-chromate.

 

[FMRAM]

concur

It's either zinc-chromate or epoxy primer...comes in light and dark green varieties.

 

[Whalebite]

Makes sence, thanks. Anyone know why it happens to be on this aircraft, which is carbon fiber and plastic honeycomb? Just out of tradition?

 

[Goober]

Makes sence, thanks. Anyone know why it happens to be on this aircraft, which is carbon fiber and plastic honeycomb? Just out of tradition?

Peer pressure.