| Before ordering your new prefab metal airplane | | | | This may vary based on the Beech 25 model you |
| hanger, there are things you need to know, especially | | | | purchase, by only by about 1 foot in all dimensions. |
| when it comes to the hanger fitting your plane | | | | - Piper PA-28 Cherokee Series - This series has a |
| properly. That is why the first thing you need to do | | | | standard wing span of 35ft., a length of 23ft. 10in., |
| is determine the size of your aircraft. If you do not | | | | and a height of 7ft. 4in. |
| have your plane yet and are wishing to order your | | | | These are some of the most common planes that |
| metal airplane hanger first, you still need to know | | | | you may find flying and you know that the owners |
| what the dimensions are in order to make sure the | | | | have to park them somewhere. They had to get the |
| doorway is large enough for the plane to fit through. | | | | measurements of their plane before they ever |
| It is simply not enough that the building is big enough, | | | | purchased a prefab metal airplane hanger to park it in. |
| because a door that is too small means you wouldn't | | | | Other things to think about |
| be able to put the plane inside in the first place. | | | | Also think about whether or not you're going to need |
| The plane | | | | storage inside of your airplane hanger. You also need |
| If you don't yet have your plane, there are five | | | | some room to move around if you plan on |
| common models that individuals buy. Knowing these | | | | performing any type of maintenance activities inside |
| models can help you determine what you may | | | | of the hangar. Usually these activities are carried out |
| possibly buy and what size hangar you need. Those | | | | when the plane is outside of the hanger, but there |
| models are: | | | | are times that maintenance may need to be |
| - The Cessna 206 - There are several different | | | | performed inside. As far as storage room, some may |
| variations of the 206. However, the 206 has six | | | | prefer to store their tools and other maintenance |
| seats. The length of the wing span is 35ft. 10 in., the | | | | materials inside of the hanger. If there isn't sufficient |
| length is 28ft. 3in., and the height is 9ft 7in. It is good | | | | room, then you may have to invest in some sort of |
| to note these measurements to ensure your hanger | | | | storage building, which can be cost-effective in a |
| is going to be a good fit. | | | | sense. However, it may be more convenient and |
| - The Cessna 182 Skylane - This is a very popular | | | | may possibly be cheaper if you can arrange a way to |
| aircraft. It is also said that maintenance is not too | | | | store items inside of the hanger. |
| bad. The measurement of the wing span is 36ft., the | | | | Just take these things into consideration and you |
| length is 25ft 2in., and the height is 9ft 2in. | | | | should be able to order the right size hanger with no |
| - Piper Cherokee 180 - This plane is another popular | | | | problem at all. Most importantly, you'll be able to |
| model with a wing span of 30ft, a length of 23ft. 4in., | | | | protect your precious giant-sized investment and |
| and a height of 7ft. 4in. This makes this aircraft one | | | | anything that you decide to house with it. You'll also |
| of the smaller planes on the market. | | | | have that peace of mind that makes investing in a |
| - Beech 35 - The Beech has a wing span of 32ft. | | | | hanger totally priceless. |
| 10in., a length of 25ft. 2in., and a height of 7ft. 7in. | | | | |