HangarStay

Safety Guidelines

Your safety and the safety of your aircraft is our top priority

Important Safety Notice

All users must comply with FAA regulations, local airport rules, and hangar-specific safety requirements. Failure to follow safety guidelines may result in account suspension and legal liability.

Aircraft Safety Requirements

Pre-Arrival Inspection

  • • Ensure your aircraft is airworthy and properly maintained
  • • Verify all required documentation is current and accessible
  • • Check that your aircraft dimensions match the hangar specifications
  • • Confirm fuel levels are appropriate for hangar storage
  • • Remove or secure any loose items in the cockpit or cabin

Insurance Requirements

  • • Maintain current aircraft liability insurance
  • • Verify coverage includes ground operations and hangar storage
  • • Provide proof of insurance to hangar owners when requested
  • • Ensure coverage meets minimum requirements for the specific airport
  • • Report any insurance changes or lapses immediately

Pilot Qualifications

  • • Hold a valid pilot certificate appropriate for your aircraft
  • • Maintain current medical certificate as required
  • • Complete required recency of experience for the aircraft type
  • • Be familiar with local airport procedures and restrictions
  • • Carry required identification and certificates during operations

Hangar Safety Procedures

Fire Safety

  • • Locate and familiarize yourself with fire extinguishers
  • • Know the location of emergency exits and evacuation routes
  • • Never smoke or use open flames in or near the hangar
  • • Report any fuel spills or leaks immediately
  • • Keep electrical equipment away from fuel sources
  • • Ensure proper ventilation when working with chemicals

Security Measures

  • • Always lock the hangar when leaving your aircraft
  • • Do not share access codes or keys with unauthorized persons
  • • Report any suspicious activity to hangar owners and authorities
  • • Secure valuable items and remove them when possible
  • • Follow airport security protocols and badge requirements
  • • Notify hangar owners of any security concerns

Equipment Operation

  • • Only operate hangar equipment if properly trained
  • • Follow manufacturer instructions for all equipment
  • • Report any equipment malfunctions immediately
  • • Use proper personal protective equipment when required
  • • Never exceed weight limits for lifting equipment
  • • Ensure clear pathways before moving aircraft

Emergency Procedures

Fire Emergency

  1. 1. Evacuate the area immediately
  2. 2. Call 911 and airport fire department
  3. 3. Use fire extinguisher only if safe to do so
  4. 4. Do not re-enter until cleared by authorities
  5. 5. Notify hangar owner and HangarStay

Fuel Spill

  1. 1. Stop the source of the spill if safe
  2. 2. Evacuate and ventilate the area
  3. 3. Eliminate ignition sources
  4. 4. Call airport operations immediately
  5. 5. Use appropriate spill cleanup materials

Severe Weather

  1. 1. Monitor weather conditions closely
  2. 2. Secure aircraft with proper tie-downs
  3. 3. Close and secure hangar doors
  4. 4. Avoid hangar operations during storms
  5. 5. Inspect aircraft after severe weather

Aircraft Damage

  1. 1. Document damage with photos
  2. 2. Do not move the aircraft
  3. 3. Contact your insurance company
  4. 4. Notify hangar owner immediately
  5. 5. File incident report with HangarStay

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services

911

HangarStay Support

1-800-HANGAR-1

support@hangarstay.com

FAA Safety Hotline

1-800-255-1111

For non-emergency safety concerns, contact us at safety@hangarstay.com