“If you can not measure it, you can not improve it.” – Lord Kelvin circa 1880
Wherever aerospace products are manufactured or flown, a philosophy and culture of FOD Prevention spanning the entire operation is vital to assure product integrity,… Read the rest
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In order to keep FOD prevention in the forefront of everyone’s mind, you will need to make it a physical part of the workplace.
Foreign object damage (FOD) presents a very real threat to your equipment, your… Read the rest
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Foreign Object Damage is a problem that should be on everyone’s radar, whether on the runway or the machine shop floor. A great way to make FOD prevention a priority, and to assure that your employees are… Read the rest
AS 9100 is the International Aerospace Industry Quality Management Standard.
It is specifically written by the aerospace industry to improve quality and ensure the integrity of supplies to the industry. It has been published in Europe as EN 9100, in… Read the rest
This is a general audience presentation that can be used in both civilian and military aerospace environments. It is well suited to all personnel that have access to flight line, maintenance, or fabrication areas. It includes definitions, examples, information on… Read the rest
Once the source of a FOD issue has been identified a Corrective Action Plan should be developed to avoid recurrence of the problem. The Corrective Action Plan lays out the planned steps or individual activities that must be taken to… Read the rest
Products delivered to the customer are expected to be FOD free. If a customer discovers FOD in the product, immediately communicate with the source to implement corrective measures. Some manufacturers send a form or letter accompanying the delivered product requesting… Read the rest
As an airport operator, you’re responsible for mitigating FOD hazards from touch down to lift off. Your FOD Prevention Program must be an integral part of operational safety policy. Some countries specifically require airports to have a FOD Prevention Program;… Read the rest
The FOD Prevention Plan is one the most important documents that will be used to build your FOD Program. In it will be documented the procedures, points of contact, and expectations of the FOD sensitive areas in your facility.
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Your FOD Prevention program will ultimately take shape through a combination of rules and regulations, documented procedures, and specific people that are made responsible for its’ success. These policies, procedures, and personnel should be recorded in a document called The… Read the rest
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