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SOLUTIONS / AVIATION SOLUTIONS
BUILT AROUND THE AIRCRAFT. ENGINEERED FOR THE HANGAR.
From hangar access and aircraft-tail enclosures to maintenance platforms and specialized handling systems, HSI develops aviation solutions around the aircraft, facility and work that needs to happen inside it.
HANGAR DOORS
Large-scale door systems designed around hangar access and operational requirements.
MOBILE TAIL ENCLOSURES
Flexible enclosure systems that provide controlled access around aircraft tail sections.
EMPENNAGE ENCLOSURES
Bi-parting systems designed to accommodate aircraft tail geometry and maintenance access.
ACCESS PLATFORMS
Purpose-built platforms that help technicians safely reach critical aircraft work areas.
SPECIALIZED AVIATION SYSTEMS
AVIATION FACILITIES CREATE UNIQUE ACCESS CHALLENGES
Aircraft maintenance, manufacturing and hangar operations demand solutions that account for large structures, unusual geometry, critical clearances and the need for technicians to work safely around valuable equipment.
HSI approaches aviation projects around the aircraft and the operation first. By evaluating the hangar, required access, movement, clearances and maintenance workflow, our team can help develop a system that fits the way the facility actually operates.
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Designed around aircraft geometry and hangar constraints
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Systems for access, enclosure, lifting and maintenance support
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Installation and long-term support from an experienced field team
AVIATION SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
PURPOSE-BUILT SOLUTIONS FOR AIRCRAFT FACILITIES
From large hangar openings to specialized access around the aircraft itself, HSI provides equipment and engineered systems designed for the unique demands of aviation manufacturing and maintenance environments.
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HANGAR DOORS
Hangar door systems provide the large clear openings aviation facilities require while supporting reliable day-to-day access for aircraft movement, maintenance and operations.
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Large-opening door systems
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Facility-specific configurations
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Installation and service support
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MOBILE TAIL ENCLOSURES
Mobile tail enclosures provide flexible access and environmental separation around aircraft tail sections while allowing the system to be repositioned as operational needs change.
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Mobile configurations
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Aircraft-specific clearances
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Maintenance access applications
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BI-PARTING EMPENNAGE ENCLOSURES
Bi-parting empennage enclosures are designed around aircraft tail geometry to create functional separation while preserving the clearance and access required for aviation maintenance work.
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Bi-parting configurations
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Tail-specific system layouts
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Maintenance facility integration
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ACCESS PLATFORMS
Purpose-built access platforms help maintenance and production teams safely reach elevated or difficult aircraft work areas while supporting efficient technician movement.
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Aircraft maintenance access
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Elevated work platforms
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Application-specific configurations
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AIRCRAFT JACK INSPECTION & TESTING
Inspection and testing help verify that aircraft lifting equipment remains ready for safe, dependable use in demanding aviation maintenance environments.
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Aircraft jack inspections
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Load testing
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Equipment condition evaluation
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CUSTOM AVIATION SYSTEMS
When standard equipment cannot accommodate the aircraft, facility or maintenance process, HSI can evaluate a custom system built around the specific application.
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Application engineering
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Custom fabrication
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Integrated material handling solutions
ENGINEERED AROUND THE AIRCRAFT
THE AIRCRAFT, FACILITY AND WORKFLOW ALL MATTER
Aviation equipment cannot be selected from dimensions alone. Aircraft geometry, hangar construction, required clearances, technician access and operational movement all influence how a system needs to function.
HSI evaluates the complete working environment so the finished solution supports safe access, practical operation and the maintenance or production work taking place around the aircraft.
DISCUSS YOUR APPLICATION →01
AIRCRAFT GEOMETRY
Tail height, wingspan, fuselage geometry and other aircraft dimensions establish the clearances and physical envelope the system must accommodate.
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HANGAR ENVELOPE
Building dimensions, structural steel, door openings, ceiling height and surrounding equipment influence where and how a system can be installed.
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ACCESS & CLEARANCE
Technicians must be able to reach required work areas while maintaining appropriate clearance from aircraft surfaces and surrounding equipment.
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MOVEMENT & POSITIONING
Aircraft movement, repositioning and maintenance workflows determine where fixed equipment can be located and where mobile solutions may be more appropriate.
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PERSONNEL SAFETY
Working heights, walking surfaces, access points and interaction with moving equipment all need to be considered when developing the system.
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CONTROLS & OPERATION
Door movement, powered positioning and other controlled functions should be configured around operator visibility, workflow and safe equipment operation.
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FACILITY CONSTRAINTS
Existing utilities, obstructions, structural limitations and active hangar operations can all affect the final equipment configuration and installation plan.
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SERVICEABILITY
Aviation systems should be designed with future inspection, maintenance and repair access in mind so the equipment remains practical to support throughout its service life.
INSTALLATION & LONG-TERM SUPPORT
SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT NEEDS EXPERIENCED SUPPORT
Aviation equipment operates in environments where reliability, access and safety matter every day. Proper installation is only the beginning of keeping those systems operating as intended.
HSI supports customers beyond the initial project with inspection, maintenance, repairs, testing, replacement components and system improvements through an experienced material handling team.
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Installation
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Inspections
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Preventive Maintenance
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Repairs
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Load Testing
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Parts & Upgrades
BEFORE FABRICATION BEGINS
THE BEST TIME TO SOLVE CONFLICTS IS BEFORE THE SYSTEM REACHES THE HANGAR
Aviation projects involve more than equipment dimensions. Aircraft geometry, building conditions, access requirements, utilities, controls, installation sequencing, and future service all have to work together. Careful field verification and coordination early in the project can prevent expensive changes once fabrication or installation is underway.
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VERIFY THE CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
Confirm aircraft envelopes, hangar openings, structure, clearances, access zones, floor conditions, and other field dimensions that directly affect the finished system.
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COORDINATE EVERY INTERFACE
Structural support, electrical service, controls, doors, platforms, enclosures, surrounding equipment, and other trades should be coordinated as parts of one operating system.
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PLAN THE INSTALLATION AND TURNOVER
Sequence delivery, access, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning around hangar operations so the system can move from fabrication into dependable service with fewer surprises.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR FACILITY
HAVE AN AVIATION ACCESS OR MATERIAL HANDLING CHALLENGE?
Tell us about the aircraft, facility and work your team needs to perform. HSI can help evaluate the application and develop an equipment or engineered-system approach that fits your operation.