LITTLEROCKAFBI21-202 — Aircraft Hangar Safety And Door Operation

LITTLEROCKAFBI21-202 governs aircraft hangar safety, hangar door operation, operator qualification, training, and related responsibilities.

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  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI21-202
  • Title: AIRCRAFT HANGAR SAFETY AND DOOR OPERATION
  • Date: 2021-04-14

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It covers policies for personnel assigned to specified Air Force wings and group, including qualification documentation and hangar door awareness training. It requires checklist-based operation, door discrepancy reporting, and restrictions on manual operation of powered doors.

Applies to: The 19th Maintenance Group Quality Assurance (QA) flight will be the overall OPR for this publication and it applies to all individuals assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing, 314th Airlift Wing, 189th Airlift Wing, and 913th Airlift Group.

Topics covered

  • Hangar door operator qualification
  • Hangar door awareness training
  • Hangar door checklists
  • Powered hangar door manual operation
  • Hangar door discrepancy reporting
  • Aircraft hangar safety

Questions and answers

When can personnel operate or perform hangar door procedures?

Personnel are not authorized to operate or perform hangar door procedures until all provisions, including documentation of proficiency training, have been completed. (paragraph 1)

What must hangar door operators check before operating the doors?

Ensure the hangar door tracks are FOD-free before operating the doors. (paragraph 91-203)

How soon must hangar door discrepancies be reported in writing?

Report all hangar door discrepancies (in writing) to the respective facility manager and their squadron safety office not later than one duty day after the discrepancies are discovered. (paragraph 91-203)

Can hangar door operators use powered doors in manual mode?

Not operate any powered hangar doors in manual mode, unless properly trained. (paragraph 91-203)

How often must hangar door operators receive awareness training?

Maintenance personnel who perform hangar door operation will receive annual awareness training during Block Training as a refresher and to identify any changes to safety or operating procedures. (paragraph 3)

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