Advice on Hangar Dimensions for AS350
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Advice on Hangar Dimensions for AS350
Guys,
I am currently considering the most practical size for a new hangar to house up to an AS350.
Can anyone offer advice on the minimum practical hangar space required for a Squirrel?
Your experience and advice is greatly appreciated.
I am currently considering the most practical size for a new hangar to house up to an AS350.
Can anyone offer advice on the minimum practical hangar space required for a Squirrel?
Your experience and advice is greatly appreciated.
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TMY,
Many thanks for your advice.
Any idea what the minimum width required will be without needing to fold the blades?
I have access to interim hangarage, just not sure if I will be able to get the machine in.
Squirrel driver
Many thanks for your advice.
Any idea what the minimum width required will be without needing to fold the blades?
I have access to interim hangarage, just not sure if I will be able to get the machine in.
Squirrel driver
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Toit like a tiger.
So do you want to have to push it in this hangar with 4 people, 2 people pushing and 2 people watching the blades making sure they have their 2 inch clearance on either side? Or do you want to be able to push the machine in and out with just 2 people? If it is going to be maintained in this hangar, you will need blade racks and work benches. If you really are a squirrel driver, get out your tape measure and measure the distance between.... never mind.
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Absolute minimum is 10.2m (33ft) if you're on a trolley and can drive it straight! Gives you 1ft each side with the rotors arranged with one down the tailboom. If you've got an engineer that wants to work on it in the hangar you'd best have the ability to rotate the blades, so 11.4m (37ft) min and a length of 13.7m (44.5ft).
12ft high doors would be good.
Its alway a worry having the expensive bits close to brickwork so add 3m all around and you'll be happier in the long run!
12ft high doors would be good.
Its alway a worry having the expensive bits close to brickwork so add 3m all around and you'll be happier in the long run!
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Guys,
Many thanks for your advice. The experience advised on working with minimum hangar sizes was great - just what we were after.
Yep, point taken on walk outside with a tape measure and have a look. Unfortunately, we do not have an AS350 on line yet - so makes it a bit difficult.
Thanks to all.
Squirrel Driver
Many thanks for your advice. The experience advised on working with minimum hangar sizes was great - just what we were after.
Yep, point taken on walk outside with a tape measure and have a look. Unfortunately, we do not have an AS350 on line yet - so makes it a bit difficult.
Thanks to all.
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I don’t think you can get a more comprehensive answer than MBJ’s!
I think there is a great business opportunity for BJ…..
…………………. in the next episode of “Build with Bee Jay” we will establish the most effecient way to illuminate your Hangar, effective drainage solutions for that huge roof and, for that personal touch, MBJ will be decorating the Hangar with his own collection of old horse brasses!
XD
I think there is a great business opportunity for BJ…..
…………………. in the next episode of “Build with Bee Jay” we will establish the most effecient way to illuminate your Hangar, effective drainage solutions for that huge roof and, for that personal touch, MBJ will be decorating the Hangar with his own collection of old horse brasses!
XD
