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Hangar Safety: Best Practices for Preventing Accidents and Damage

6 June 2023   Around the Airport Hangar Space

Do you have an aircraft hangar safety checklist? This checklist is essential for every aircraft hangar because keeping your staff and your equipment safe should be top priority at all times. Aircraft hangar operations can be challenging and as a hangar owner or operator it’s your responsibility to put in place practices that prevent accidents and damage. Here are some ways to enforce safety in your hangar space, compiled by our aircraft maintenance team in NJ. 

Establish An Emergency Evacuation Plan

All of your hangars should have emergency evacuation plans in place. It may seem like common sense if the exits are clearly marked, but in a real emergency people sometimes panic or freeze – which can have disastrous consequences. You need to practice your emergency evacuation plan on a regular basis so it becomes ingrained in everyone’ s minds, that way if a real emergency happens it will be easier for muscle memory to kick in. 

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) 

You should have enough PPE for all staff members plus extra for any passengers who might be on site. PPE includes items like hearing protection, eye  protection, gloves, protective footwear, and high-visibility vests. We also recommend having non-slip footwear available. 

All PPE should be in easy-to-reach locations in each hangar so people are able to quickly grab it in an emergency. Your staff may want to wear certain PPE at all times, like hearing protection, because the inside of an aircraft hangar can get very loud.

Fire Protection

Aircraft hangars often house highly flammable materials and liquids, and when you combine that with various electrical outlets, the risk of a fire becomes very real. That being said, here’s the fire protection you need in your hangar:

  • The correct number of fire extinguishers for the size of your hangar
  • Fire extinguishers that are the correct size and classification
  • A record of all fire extinguisher inspections, displayed in a visible location
  • Train all employees on how to use the fire extinguishers, and conduct the training once a year

Fall Protection

People who work in hangars run a real risk of falling because they’re climbing on tall lifts and scaffolding multiple times throughout the day. The wings of some jets are equally as tall as a two-story building, so you can imagine the severity of injuries that could occur if someone was to fall. Comprehensive fall protection includes regular inspections of the lifts and scaffolding to ensure they’re in proper working order – the brakes must be checked, and so must the railings. You should also provide staff with slip-resistant footwear to reduce the likelihood that they’ll slip and fall while up on a lift or a piece of scaffolding. 

A Lounge Area

If an accident occurs, you need a place for everyone else to wait while the emergency services are attending to the people in need. Having a well-kept lounge area is about more than simple comfort, it’s about giving people space to breathe and decompress after something traumatic happens. Your lounge should have comfortable seating, WiFi, and a light selection of food and drinks. 

For more information about developing a thorough aircraft hangar safety checklist, please contact our team at Monmouth Jet Center today and visit our website at: https://monmouthjetcenter.com

Features You Can Add To Customize Your Aircraft Hangar

13 December 2022   Hangar Space

Are you redesigning your airplane hangar? Perhaps you’re making a list of your must-have features, or maybe you’re wondering what practical things you should include. Your airplane hangar is much more than a storage space, so why not transform it into a cool, fun place for you and your friends to hang out? Or maybe into an office space where you can work? Here are our must-have airplane hangar features. 

A Kitchen Area

At a minimum, you should install a tea and coffee station so you and your guests can enjoy some hot drinks while in your hangar. However, we recommend building a kitchenette area equipped with all the necessities for quick meals and snacks. If you have space outside of your hangar, you can install a BBQ grill and host cookouts during the summer months. 

An Office For Admin

No one likes stacks of messy paperwork just lying around. Plus, when you’re not organized, it’s easier to lose or misplace important documents. Whether you plan to work from your hangar part-time, or you simply want a space to keep all your documents in order, a small office space is a great way to keep your hangar neat and tidy. 

Big Windows

This isnt always allowed based on your hangar lease, but if it is an option for you we highly recommend installing some windows for natural light. You don’t want to feel like you’re enclosed in an underground bunker when you’re in your airplane hangar. Natural light is a great addition to any space, so we recommend installing big windows in your hangar, including several overhead skylights, so your space will be bright and feel airy. If you cant install windows we suggest some adding some artificial lighting, with “natural light” bulbs. 

A Lounge Area

When flying with family and friends, it’s great to have a lounge area in your hangar where everyone can hang out. Think about your living room at home – it’s probably the room in your house where you spend the most time, and it’s practical and comfortable. Lounge essentials include several sofas, a few coffee tables, some board games and a few decks of cards, and maybe a flatscreen TV. A good WiFi signal is always appreciated, too! 

As you can see, your aircraft hangar has the potential to be so much more than simply a storage space, especially if you’re a frequent flyer. Whether you’re a pilot and you plan to work out of your hangar, or you’re an aircraft hobbyist and you fly a lot with your family and friends, your custom airplane hangar is a place where everyone can come together and spend quality time. 

For more information about custom airplane hangar space, or if you have any questions, please contact our team at Monmouth Jet Center today. We look forward to hearing from you.