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In aviation and aerospace, the term foreign object damage (FOD) refers to any damage to an aircraft attributed to foreign object debris (also referred to as "FOD"), which is any particle or substance, …

As defined in AC 150/5210-24, Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management, FOD is any object, live or not, located in an inappropriate location in the airport environment that has the capacity to …

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) - Any damage attributed to a foreign object that can be expressed in physical or economic terms which may or may not degrade the product's safety and / or performance …

FOD walks and FOD sweeps are common methods of detecting and removing FOD from the ground or work areas. FOD walks are performed by personnel on foot, while FOD sweeps are performed by …

A.7 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Awareness Area - Any area designated as a low-risk area where quality sensitive products or hardware are in place and exposure to FOs would potentially cause a …

Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) is the responsibility of every individual working in or around the airfield. Commanders and supervisors with missions on the …

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Each of the four areas (corresponding to a dedicated chapter in this AC) contains strategies and practices that can help reduce FOD at airports. The guidance in this AC is particularly applicable to …

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