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6/24/75 AC 150/5300-4B CHAPTER 10. BUILDINGS AND HANGARS 45. GENERAL. Airport buildings are constructed to fulfill the needs of specific aviation activities. The fixed base operator's (FBO) building usually provides space for the commercial activities - maintenance and repair of aircraft, air charter, etc. The administration building accommodates the public - pilots, passengers, and visitors. It may also house the airport manager's office. Small airplane hangars generally are constructed only for storage of the airplanes. a. In order that the airport functions efficiently and in an orderly manner now and in the future, carefully consider the layout of all building areas. This, of course, should be done when the airport layout Plan is being developed. b. Figure 10-1 illustrates a typical layout for the building area of a General Utility airport. The FBO building is sited adjacent to the airplane parking apron. This is convenient for both local and transient pilots. The administration building is near the FB0 but sufficiently separated to preclude conflict between airplanes operating from these areas, The storage hangars often are T-hangars and grouped in multiunits in a separate area. c. Other aviation -oriented buildings may be established on the airport. The functions of these buildings in relation to other activities will determine the optimum location of each. 46. HANGARS. Figure 10-2 illustrates typical layouts of hangar areas for different types of hangars. As noted, the recommended clearance between T-hangars is 75 feet for one-way traffic and 125 feet for two-way traffic. These clearances will accommodate most twin engine general aviation airplanes. a. Prefabricated T-hangars are available in various sizes and lengths. Details on their erection and cost may be obtained from any of several manufacturers throughout the country. b. The number of T-hangars depends upon local demand. However, a greater demand can be expected in the more severe climate areas for protection from weather. 47. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. Whether an administration building is required at an airport is a question for management to answer after it has weighed at least two factors. Operationally, the chief factor is whether the airport can take care of present and anticipated airplane activity. Economically, the chief factor is the kind of community the airport serves and how well this community can support general aviation activ- ity. It should be noted here that rower activity airports may not initially justify the construction of either an FBO or administration Chap 10 Par 45 Page 51