Airplane Hangar Field Module

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Airplane Hangar Field Inspection Worksheet

Field worksheet for aircraft hangar occupancy, stored aircraft, tenant arrangements, doors, maintenance, fueling and emergency protection.

Airport / Hangar / Building

Risk / DBA / Contact
Airport / Property Address
Site Contact / Phone / Hours
Hangar Owned / Leased / Rented
Established / Years at Location
Distance to Runway / Taxiway
Total Building Area / Stories / ISO
Roof Material / Age / Supports
Hangar Door Type / Condition
Building Updates — Roof / Electrical / HVAC / Doors
Office / AC Area / Parts Room / Mezzanine
Underwriting Focus — Building and airfield exposure

Note proximity to airport operations and the integrity of large hangar doors, which create wind and impact exposures. Distinguish property owner, hangar operator and aircraft owner.

Aircraft / Storage / Occupancy

Primary Use — Private / Rental / Commercial
Hangar Designed Capacity — Aircraft Count
Current Aircraft Count / Type
Aircraft Ownership / Tenant Property
Typical / Maximum Aircraft Values ($)
Written Tenant / Storage Agreements
Public / Tenant Access Controls
Indoor Maintenance / Repairs / Detailing
Tenant / Aircraft Storage / Use Notes
Underwriting Focus — Values and custody

Record whether aircraft belong to insured or clients; note maximum combined hangar values and access restrictions. Do not assume a hangar renter has legal custody of stored aircraft without confirmation.

Fuel / Maintenance / Environmental

Repairs Performed — Mechanical / Avionics / Welding
Fuel Stored / Handled — Type / Volume
Refueling Performed On Site?
Emergency Fuel Shutoff / Signs (If Applicable)
Flammable Liquids / Solvents / Batteries
Approved Storage / Spill Kits / No-Smoking Controls
Hot Work / Fire Watch / Separation
Housekeeping / Combustible Storage
Fuel / Repair Operations Notes
Underwriting Focus — Fire and fuel operations

Document who handles fuel, quantities, emergency shutoff access and spill response. Battery charging and maintenance create additional ignition risks; observe and photograph controls without operating equipment.

Fire / Security / Premises / Losses

Fire Alarm — Type / Service Date
Sprinklers / Foam / Hangar Fire Protection — Service
Portable Extinguishers — Current Tags
Emergency Lights / Exits / Egress
Security — Locks / Camera / Gates
Exterior Lighting / Parking / Taxiway Access
Reported Losses Past 3 Years / Additional Notes
Underwriting Focus — Protection adequacy

Hangar fire systems vary by hazard category and building design. Capture the installed system and service tags without making an engineering or NFPA 409 compliance determination.

Photos to Obtain

Required: readable service tags (if applicable), complete condition/context photos for each recommendation. Never photograph identifying clients without permission.

☐Airport / hangar address☐Exterior elevations / roof close-up☐Hangar door / tracks / controls☐Interior showing aircraft / capacity☐Tenant aircraft and storage layout (authorized)☐Office / mezzanine / parts storage☐Fuel tanks / emergency shutoff / signs☐Chemicals, batteries / maintenance zones☐Extinguisher / alarm / sprinkler service tags☐Electrical labels and distribution panel☐Lighting / fencing / access and recommendations

Narrative Insert

The risk owns / leases the aircraft hangar at ____ airport, located ____ from the runway/taxiway. The building is ____ construction, ____ stories and ____ square feet, with ____ roof and ____ doors. Updates, office/support areas and overall condition are ____.

The hangar is used for ____; designed aircraft capacity is ____ and ____ aircraft were observed/reported. Aircraft type, ownership, combined values, tenants and agreements are ____. Aircraft maintenance and detail services consist of ____.

Fuel, repairs, hot work, batteries and chemical controls include ____. Fire alarm, suppression/sprinkler systems, extinguishers, exits and emergency lighting are ____. Security, lighting, airfield access and reported losses include ____.

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