2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Space should be allocated for
accommodating personal, vehicles etc
Space should be available for future
expansion
6. 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
