Issues, Information, And Actions To Help Prevent Foreign Object Damage
Clean your entire runway, taxiway or ramp in just a few passes with this low-maintenance, twenty-two foot wide FODBUSTER ROCKSWEEPER “Super Tri-Link Assembly”. Easy to operate, easy to maintain!
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has released this summer edition of its Aviation Wildlife Mitigation Newsletter. Catch up on bird strikes, FAA activities and some insightful opinion.
Takeoffs and landings get especially interesting when birds and wildlife come out to meet you or see you off. They don’t read security notices, so you need some way to anticipate and avoid getting fowled. [Read more…]
According to the Jargon Dictionary, the definition of FOD means two things:
FOD /fod/v. [Abbreviation for ‘Finger of Death,’ originally a spell-name from fantasy gaming] To terminate with extreme prejudice and with no regard for other people. From MUDs where the wizard command ‘FOD <player>’ results in the immediate and total death of <player>, usually as punishment for obnoxious behavior. This usage migrated to other circumstances, such as “I’m going to fod the process that is burning all the cycles.” [Read more…]
In what may be a new record for the military service, the US Air Force’s 7th Bomb Wing has improved their FOD prevention program tothe point where they recently passed one thousand days without a chargeable FOD incident.
Tired of storing fuel testing jars, waste fuel and small FOD in substandard containers that rust, leak or tip over from rotor wash or strong winds? This new, improved design will keep your flight line safe and clean!
For more information, contact The FOD Control Corporation at (800) 425-8383, or email
info@fodcontrol.com.
Foreign Object Damage happens when ANY object or substance is introduced to a system and causes that particular system to malfunction or be degraded. This debris can take many forms, big or small, especially when an object is left in the nooks and crannies of an airplane during assembly or maintenance. Outside of the aircraft, objects and chemicals used by personnel can damage airplane skins and cause FOD. [Read more…]
Courtesy of USAF Flying Safety Magazine
Why It’s Important To Do A Thorough Intake Inspection: Part One
Mishap aircraft (MA) engine start, taxi, takeoff, flight and landing were uneventful for the twin- engine jet. Thruflight inspection revealed the MA had sustained a bird strike on the right side of the fuselage in front of the No. 2 engine. First stage fan blades did exhibit some damage, so the mishap engine (ME) was borescoped, and additional fan blades were found damaged. The ME was removed to the Propulsion Shop for further evaluation where it was discovered several blades in the high-pressure compressor had also suffered extensive damage. While installing the replacement engine, a piece of a coin – an ordinary piece of US pocket change – was found behind the MA. Propulsion top-halved the ME for additional inspection, compared the coin remnant to witness marks on the blades and decided the bird – unless he had been carrying change in a pocket – was guiltless in this instance of engine damage. Which leads to the following thoughts: [Read more…]
Investigators are asking whether a stray hand tool cuased a Yak-52 aerobatics plane to crash in New Zealand, resulting in two fatalities.
Compliments of U.S. Air Force “Flying Safety” Magazine
SMSGT BARRY TROUBA
3rd Component Repair Squadron Elmendorf AFB, AK
With a combined experience of over 60 years repairing and operationally testing jet engines, this was just another “regular” day for this experienced run team. The long Alaskan winter was almost over and spring was in the air. The team members busied themselves looking at the engine’s maintenance records to ensure everything was in order. The T56 turboprop engine had been removed for metal on the magnetic drain plug and had required a reduction gearbox change earlier in the week. After the gearbox assembly was replaced with a new unit from depot, the Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) shop technicians performed a pre-Test Cell inspection and called Test Cell for the test run. After another careful inspection, Test Cell technicians towed the engine to the facility for loading, initial leak check and functional checks. [Read more…]
