How Do You Transport an Airplane?

Even a small aircraft, like the Cessna 172 mentioned before, will have a wingspan that exceeds the standard oversize load limit of 8.5 feet. Due to overpasses, tunnels, and other road features, aircraft wings must be removed prior to transport.

Additionally, other aircraft components, such as the propellers, may need to be removed. It is a usual practice to ship the fuselage separate from the rest of the aircraft on an open-air flatbed, while the remaining parts are wrapped and crated, then carried in a regular truck trailer.

You will have the responsibility of disassembling your aircraft prior to travel, although your transport firm will assist with loading the fuselage and crated aircraft components. Consider this when planning the transportation of your airplane. You might want assistance to disassemble and transport the aircraft.