See how this major aerospace manufacturer trains its personnel to understand and control FOD.
Navy Bird Control
January 11, 2012 by
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida develops long-term plans to improve Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Prevention (BASH) procedures.
Effectiveness of FOD Control Measures
January 1, 2012 by
Read this graduate thesis from Mr. Felice Procaccio of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, based on a survey of 231 aviation professionals.
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Keep Your Fuel Bottles Safe
December 19, 2011 by
As part of its continuing effort to improve Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, The FOD Control Corporation has introduced a new safety tool into the military aviation market, the FOD and Fuel Caddy. [Read more…]
Do You Have All the Pieces?
October 30, 2011 by
Compliments of U.S. Air Force “Flying Safety” Magazine
Aircraft maintenance personnel were tasked with troubleshooting a C-5 #3 engine generator discrepancy. Worker 1 performed the outside walkaround and the required intake/exhaust inspection of all four engines. During the #4 engine inspection he found a nut and washer missing from the fan stopper. The fan stopper is a wooden handle with a heavy rubber tip attached to sheet metal and secured by three screws. He finished the inspection of the #4 engine, then re-inspected the P3 engine to ensure it was clear of FOD. Finding none, he documented the inspections in the aircraft forms. Good work ethic, right? [Read more…]
Aerospace FOD Program
July 27, 2011 by
An aerospace powerhouse shares details of its excellent FOD Program now in operation.
Wild FOD
June 1, 2011 by
Have a problem? A great idea? The International Center for Aviation and Wildlife Risk Mitigation has established several online forums for people who want to brainstorm ideas for wildlife management.
ANNUAL NAFPI FOD CONFERENCES – Gold Mines of Information, FOD Prevention Equipment & Networking Opportunities
May 1, 2011 by
Each year front line FOD Prevention managers and supervisors get together to share serious information, swap stories, view new products and hear presentations from peers, suppliers and innovators in the field.
If you don’t know, NAFPI, National Aerospace FOD Prevention, Inc., is a non-profit foundation dedicated to reducing FOD and improving safety in aviation. Learn more about NAFPI and download presentations at www.nafpi.com. [Read more…]
Why It Pays To Be Careful Around Running Engines
May 1, 2011 by
Compliments of U.S. Air Force “Flying Safety” Magazine
The jet was undergoing the final stages of its major periodic inspection. It was on the trim pad for some engine- running op checks and three Maintainers – an engine run person, a ground person, and a specialist-type person – were responsible for seeing to it they were done. [Read more…]
Safety Alert: Fighting FOD in Europe
April 30, 2011 by
Brussels Airport has released to European airport managers this nifty one-page safety alert on the importance of tool control.
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A Fresh Look at Bird Strikes
April 1, 2011 by
The following recent news articles and FAA Fact Sheet highlight the need for continuous improvement of wildlife FOD control.
3/11 USA TODAY: Experts: awareness of bird strikes needs improvement
3/14 FLIGHTGLOBAL: Engine Certification: Meet the Flockers
3/16 USA TODAY: Federal watchdog to review FAA bird-strike measures
3/28 FAA FACT SHEET: The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program
Spring 2011 Wildlife Mitigation Newsletter [PDF FILE]
March 19, 2011 by
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University runs through recent high-profile bird strikes, the government’s plans to kill thousands of birds who live within several miles of New York City’s major airports, and otherwise keeps you updated on this controversial aspect of flight safety.
Self-Locking Fasteners Can Drive You Nuts!
February 25, 2011 by
Compliments of U.S. Air Force “Flying Safety” Magazine
You all have seen or heard of “The Right Stuff.” How about The Right Part? We have too many incidents where using the wrong hardware resulted in aircraft damage. Never forget the few seconds you save will cost a whole lot more when you redo the work. Isn’t “Excellence in all we do” one of our core values? [Read more…]
Safe Pre-Flight Habits
February 1, 2011 by
Read this concise FAA safety article directed toward GA pilots who may be in too much of a rush to think about safety before takeoff, including proper attire, foreign object damage prevention and – oh, yes – never rest your body against a propeller blade.
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Foreign Objects Can Become FOD
January 5, 2011 by
Courtesy of MSgt Steve Ball and USAF Air Combat Command’s
“The Combat Edge” online newsmagazine.
Foreign Objects Can Become FOD
by MSgt Steve Ball, Minot Air Force Base
I was headed to Texas on temporary duty. As I sat in one of those big airports, waiting for a long layover to end, I began watching the baggage handlers down below. They move real fast and can load up a jet Pretty Darn Quick (PDQ). Anyway, I was watching these guys driving around for about 30 minutes when I started to look at something else down there in the loading area: Yup. FO! You know, Foreign Objects that can lead to Foreign Object Damage (FOD)! The funny thing was, it wasn’t on the ground exactly. [Read more…]
