If you have already decided on buying a single engine aircraft, it is a wise decision to order your storage building first, before your precious investment arrives. Steel is the material of choice for aircraft hangars due to the fact that steel buildings are structurally sound, sturdy, easy to maintain, and customizable.

Before you order your steel aircraft hangar, it is very important to determine the dimensions of the airplane you plan to buy, to ensure that it would fit the door and the building.

The following are sample specifications of single engine airplanes, manufactured by well know companies.

· CESSNA SKYCATCHER

Overall Height – 7 feet 4 inches
Overall Length - 22 feet 1 inch
Wing Span - 30 feet 5 inches
Maximum Sitting Capacity - 2

· CESSNA SKYHAWK 172

Overall Height - 8 feet 11 inches
Overall Length - 27 feet 2 inches
Wing Span - 36 feet 1 inch
Maximum Sitting Capacity - 4

· CESSNA SKYLANE 182

Overall Height - 9 feet 2 inches
Overall Length - 25 feet 2 inches
Wing Span - 36 feet
Maximum Sitting Capacity - 4

· BEECHCRAFT BONANZA G36

Overall Height - 8 feet 7 inches
Overall Length - 27 feet 6 inches
Wing Span - 33 feet 6 inches
Maximum Sitting Capacity - 5

· PIPER MERIDIAN

Overall Height - 11.3 feet
Overall Length - 29.6 feet
Wing Span - 43 feet
Maximum Sitting Capacity - 6

Another factor that should be considered in determining the size of your steel aircraft hangar, is the fact that aside from housing your airplane, you also need some room to move around. This is true, especially if you plan to do some maintenance activities inside the hangar. Of course, you can do these things outside, but there are times when the maintenance must be done inside the building especially during bad weather.

Consider also the need for storing your tools and other maintenance equipment. Preferably, these should be stored inside the steel building so that they are protected from the elements.

Steel building aircraft hangars have come a long way when it comes to style and design. Today’s steel buildings come in various designs with unlimited finishing options to help achieve the desired appearance.