FOD
Who should be FOD conscious?
Everyone working on the airside
A collision between a bird and an aircraft is called a _____.
Birdstrike
How often is a FOD training required by MBJ?
Every 2 years.
How much does Foreign Object Damage cost the aviation industry?
Millions of Dollars every year.
What is the meanining of the acronym FOD?
Foriegn Object Debris or Foriegn Object Damage
True or False. An employee can't become FOD.
False
True or False. FOD should be placed in a garbage bin and then disposed of when the bin is full.
False
What should an effective FOD training stress???
Employee and passenger safety, the hazards to equipment and the direct costs associated with FOD damage.
What maintenance menthod can be used to clean up mettalic pieces of FOD?
Magnetic Bar
Where can FOD be found?
FOD is found at terminal gates (ramp), cargo aprons, taxiways and runways.
How many FOD walks are to be done by a Ramp Crew for a turn around flight operation?
Three (3)
What can be used to prevent wild animals from entering the airfield?
Fencing
FOD should be placed in what type of container?
A FOD Bin
Evaluating the debris collected in FOD containers and pouches can ________
Reveal its sources and indicate where personnel and equipment should be deployed for more effective control.
What method can be used to prevent airborne FOD?
Wind barriers and Netting.
What can maintenance personnel use to account for tools brought on the airside?
A Tool Control Program
What equipement is used to conduct airside sweeping?
Airfield Sweeper.
Which annex speaks about FOD prevention?
Annex 14
According to ICAO how often should a maneuvering area be inspected for FOD?
Daily during the daytime (Daily Daylight Inspections).
The airport authority uses this wide scale activity to collect and inspect FOD found on the airside as a means of an Employee Awareness Campaign.
Annual FOD Walks
How can Flight Crews (pilots) help to prevent FOD?
Report to air traffic control and station operations any FOD they observe on runways and taxiways.
What are the three most common sources of FOD?
Airport infrastructure, Normal airplane operations and Personal belongings
These strips are 10- 15 ft long and when driven over, dislodges FOD from vehicle undercarriages.
Rumble Strips
Land-use beyond the airport perimeter fence should be incorporated in what type of program to reduce wildlife hazards?
A local wildlife management program.
What are the Four Aspect of A FOD prevention program
Training, Facility Inspection, maintenance, and coordination