452AMWI91-203 — Hanger Door Program

452AMWI91-203 governs the operation and training requirements for hangar doors used in aircraft maintenance and storage.

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  • Publication number: 452AMWI91-203
  • Title: HANGER DOOR PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-09-18

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452AMWI91-203 covers awareness training, operator training, training documentation, functional checklists, and training plans. It also establishes actions for hangar door malfunctions, including barriers, reporting, and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all personnel, government and contractors, working in hangars used for aircraft maintenance and storage.

Topics covered

  • Hangar door awareness training
  • Hangar door operator training
  • Training documentation
  • Hangar door functional checklists
  • Hangar door training plans
  • Hangar door malfunctions
  • Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

Questions and answers

Who needs annual hangar door awareness training?

All personnel working in hangars with powered, manual, fold-up and counterbalanced doors that aircraft pass through require annual hangar door awareness training. (paragraph 1)

How often must hangar door operators complete hands-on training?

Operators of powered, manual, fold-up and counterbalanced hangar doors that aircraft pass through (not personnel doors) will accomplish hands on operator training for door operation annually. (paragraph 2)

How must hangar door training be documented?

Training will be documented in GO81 or applicable training system or in TBA as a Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, or contractor equivalent if GO81 is not accessible. (paragraph 2)

What must be displayed at each hangar door control panel?

A detailed hangar door operating functional checklist will be on display at each hangar door control panel. (paragraph 2)

What happens when normal hangar door operation is interrupted by an electromechanical failure?

If at any time the normal operation of the hangar doors is interrupted due to electromechanical failure, the operation will be stopped and evaluated by the building custodian or supervision. (paragraph 3)

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