FOD Prevention Articles

Sample FOD Database and Template

FOD incidents are danger signals of ineffective control methods or practices. Identifying the causes requires [...]

The Importance of Data for FOD Analysis

Accurate FOD Data + Thorough Analysis + Effective Action = Fewer FOD Incidents Wherever aerospace products [...]

The Hidden Cost Of FOD

How much does FOD cost the aerospace industry? During my two-year tour at Pyestock, I [...]

Infographic: Designating FOD Areas in Manufacturing

Any area where products are made, checked, tested, fixed, stored, or received can be a [...]

Monitoring in a FOD Environment

Wherever aerospace products are manufactured or flown, a philosophy and culture of FOD Prevention spanning [...]

Keep Your Private Aircraft FOD-Free

Keeping your private aircraft clean and in good repair is your first line of defense [...]

Introduction to Cleanrooms and Compliance

Do you think your employees have a hard time keeping their phones and other devices [...]

Pilot Checklist to Prevent Wildlife Strikes

Air operators provide the support and infrastructure that ensures their pilots’ ability to conduct safe [...]

Managing Wildlife for Airport Operators

Managing wildlife FOD is particularly important to airport operators since the greatest number of wildlife [...]

How Do I Prevent FOD?

Among the best pieces of advice I’ve heard in the past is to remember to [...]