What approximate hangar dimensions are recommended to accommodate the PC-12 NGX?

• A. 60 feet wide by 50 feet deep
• B. 70 feet wide by 60 feet deep
• C. 50 feet wide by 40 feet deep
• D. 40 feet wide by 60 feet deep

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is choosing a hangar size that gives safe clearance around the aircraft so you can park, maneuver, and service it without contact. The PC-12 NGX needs enough width for the wings plus side clearance and enough depth for the fuselage length plus room to open doors and move around.

A hangar about 60 feet wide by 50 feet deep provides comfortable margins: the wingspan of the PC-12 NGX is a bit over 50 feet, so 60 feet gives several feet of clearance on each side. The aircraft length is around 40 feet, so 50 feet of depth accommodates the fuselage plus space at the nose and tail ends for door operation, towing, and walking around the aircraft.

Smaller options would be tighter to maneuver and could risk contact with wingtips or tail, while larger ones are fine but not necessary for typical operations.