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Case-Study: Company Hangar Door Retrofit in Pennsylvania

October 27, 2025

Summary

When a hangar door failed at Capital City Airport in PA, the consequences were nearly tragic. The collapsed door almost struck the chief pilot and left the aviation department without a safe, reliable solution to protect their aircraft and facility. Winter was approaching, and the company needed a quick turnaround. Knowing time was critical, the chief pilot turned to Para-Port for a fast and dependable outcome.

Problem

Safety Risk

The existing door collapsed in late-summer 2024, nearly injuring the chief pilot.

Urgency

With winter approaching, the company feared frozen pipes and damaged equipment if a new door was not installed quickly.

Industry delays

Industry delays
Typical retrofit door replacements can take up to 12 months, far too long for this critical situation.

The company needed a safe, reliable, and immediate solution built to last decades.

Solution

Para-Port responded quickly and coordinated with experienced hangar modification contractor Chiles Contracting. Chiles Contracting organized the trades and, with Para-Port Doors, completed the retrofit on an accelerated timeline.

Timeline

September 2024   Company reached out to Para-Port Doors
   October 22, 2024   Engineering began with Chiles Contracting's first site visit.
   November 15, 2024   Permits approved. Demolition, steelwork, and electrical work began.
   December 16, 2024   Para-Port team members Blaque and Trever arrive on-site with the door solution.
   December 19, 2024   The new Para-Port Door was installed and fully operational.

Before and After of Retrofit in PA

Insights

  • From contract to completion in just 8 weeks, the hangar was equipped with an industry-leading, energy-efficient door system before winter began.
  • Durable, ingenious design ensures decades of reliability with minimum maintenance and maximum performance.j
  • Safety and operational confidence restored, eliminating risk of downtime, heavy steel, hazards, or damage.
Tags: retrofit. hangar door. hangar maintenance. general aviation.
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