439AWI91-205 — Hangar Door Operation

439AWI91-205 governs safety, training, qualification, documentation, and procedures for hangar door operation.

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  • Publication number: 439AWI91-205
  • Title: HANGAR DOOR OPERATION
  • Date: 2026-08-13

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It sets requirements for powered, roll-up, overhead, and bi-parting empennage enclosure doors, including operating conditions and clearance. It also establishes training, certification, signage, marking, inspection, and maintenance requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel on Westover Air Reserve Base who operate hangar doors or perform duties around operable doors.

Topics covered

  • Powered hangar door procedures
  • Roll-up and overhead doors
  • Hangar door operator training
  • Bi-parting empennage enclosure operations
  • Hangar door signage and markings
  • Door clearance requirements
  • Base Civil Engineer requirements

Questions and answers

What must be posted at each hangar door control panel?

Written operating procedures will be posted at each hangar door control panel. (paragraph 2)

When must hangar doors remain closed?

Hangar doors will remain closed during adverse weather. (paragraph 2)

What clearance is required when equipment moves through roll-up and overhead doors?

When equipment is being moved through these doors a minimum clearance of at least one foot will be maintained above and on both sides of the vehicles or equipment. (paragraph 3)

What training is required before operating hangar doors?

Hangar door operators will be trained and certified prior to operating hangar doors. (paragraph 4)

What training must personnel receive if they routinely work around operable hangar doors but do not operate them?

Personnel who do not operate doors but have duties requiring them to routinely work in hangar facilities with operable doors, must receive annual awareness training, regardless of Air Force Specialty Code or duties. (paragraph 4)

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