by trent2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | Foreign object damage
Introduction FOD, or Foreign Object Damage, is something you’ll often see at airfields and plane hangars. Simply put, it’s the risk of a foreign object, such as debris, interfering with the proper operation of an aircraft. FOD can cause anything from minor...
by trent2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | FOD prevention programs
Small debris, loose objects, wildlife, and even stray humans can cause damage to manufactured equipment, injury to employees, visitors, or passengers, production delays, and safety violations, making Foreign Object Damage (FOD) a critical safety and quality control...
by trent2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Foreign object damage
Foreign object damage (FOD) has been a frequent cause of tragic accidents and fatalities in the aviation sector for a long time. FOD cases cost an estimated RM 1.2 billion annually, a relatively high amount. Therefore, the designated organizations, including airlines,...
by trent2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Foreign object damage
Foreign Object Damage in aviation includes any object found in an inappropriate location that can harm a person or thing due to being at that location. Materials, including loose hardware, pavement fragments, catering supplies, building materials, rocks, sand, and...
by trent2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | Foreign object damage
What is Foreign Object Damage? The threat of foreign object damage (FOD) is a big concern for aviation, because a small piece of debris can cause a major disruption. When an aircraft collides with a FOD, it can result in the loss of a large number of lives and...
