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Four Core Pain Points of Aircraft Maintenance Hangars

2025-12-22

During hangar operations, the following issues directly impact corporate decision-making and costs:

  • High Costs, Slow Returns: Relying heavily on steel and concrete, the structural costs of large Category I hangars exceed 30% of total investment. Construction spans months, with ongoing expenses for material deterioration and repairs.
  • Inflexible Space and Poor Adaptability: Fixed structures cannot be updated for different aircraft types or scaled for fleet expansion, necessitating new construction. Cluttered internal piping occupies operational space, reducing maintenance efficiency.
  • High Safety Risks: Weak earthquake and wind resistance make them vulnerable to extreme weather damage. Intertwined water, electricity, and gas lines pose fire and explosion hazards.
  • Low Efficiency and Difficult Management: Manual management of aircraft parts and tools leads to errors and slow response times. Poor lighting and ventilation impair work precision and personnel comfort.

I.Targeted Solutions for Steel Structure Maintenance Hangars

Modular Design for Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Utilizing steel structures as the primary framework reduces material usage by 40% compared to traditional concrete, with overall costs amounting to only 30%-50% of conventional hangars. Modular construction shortens the cycle to 1-3 months, enabling enterprises to rapidly commence operations and achieve returns.

Flexible Design Solves Space Challenges:

The roof employs a space frame structure, enabling large spans without column obstructions for optimal space utilization. Pre-installed aircraft service pits house pipelines underground, reducing site occupancy by 60% and creating a more organized layout.

Multi-Layered Protection Ensures Safety:

The frame incorporates seismic bracing and dampers. In high-typhoon zones, the streamlined roof can withstand Category 12 typhoons. Centralized oil/gas venting through service pits, combined with 3-hour fire-rated coatings, achieves Class 1 fire resistance standards.

II.Core Advantages of the Solution

Cost Control: Initial investment reduced by half, with 30% lower long-term maintenance costs;

Adaptability: Single construction accommodates over 10 years of aircraft model and scale changes;

Safety & Compliance: Meets national building codes, mitigating accident losses.