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