Hangars

Hangars are the enclosures for housing and repairing of aircrafts

steel framework with galvanized iron sheets are generally provided

Space is provided for the machine shops and the stores for spare parts required for the maintenance of different

types of aircrafts within that hanger

Size depends on aircraft size and turning radius

No of hangars depends on the peak hour intensity

Adequate lighting should be provided with in the hanger So maintenance can be performed even

in the bad light conditions at outside

Location should be nearer to loading apron and terminal buildings as practicable

Facilities like water supply, telephone, drainage etc should be available

Favourable topography with good natural drainage is desirable

Should not be in the direction of frequent wind storm

Space should be allocated for accommodating personal, vehicles etc

Space should be available for future expansion

Different types of hangars

Types of storage and service hangars Nose Hangar▪ Provided for large sized aircraft▪ Only nose of the aircraft moves into hanger▪ Comfortable working conditions▪ Economical

T – Hangar▪ Provided for small sized aircrafts▪ Encloses the aircraft fully