PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-695
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 695
OCTOBER 2010
36
PS 695
OCT 10
1. What is Foreign Object Damage?
2. Where does FOD oCur on aircraft?
3. What should unit persoNel do to prevent FOD?
FOD is aircraft
damage or a
malfunction
caused by a
foreign object
or debris.
DA PAM 385-10,
Army Safety
Program,
defines FOD
as…
Debris may or may
not be ingested
into moving parts
but FOD can
also
include
fuel
contamination.
The most typical places
for FOD to occur on
an aircraft are under
drive shafts, engine
decks, and cowlings.
FOD is also a problem for
engines and APUs and other
aircraft compartments.
For example,
storing
unauthorized
gear in the
electrical
compartment
could result in
an electrical fire
and destruction
of the aircraft.
All maintenance
should be done
“by the book”…
and “clean-as-
you-go” should
be the motto.
Anything such
as rags, tools
or parts left
behind in the
wrong place
on an aircraft
could spell
dOom!
Cover open lines and ports
to prevent contamination of
lubricants, fuel and oil.
Account for
all
tools
after
each
maintenance
operation.
Make sure all tools are
marked so you’ll know
if something is missing.
Common FOD includes such items as
gear not secured in or around the
aircraft, blowing debris in landing
areas, tools, dzus fasteners, rags,
nuts, bolts, washers, spacers,
screws, electrical connectors,
fasteners, safety wire, flashlights,
gloves, trash bags, etc.
Leave
no stone unturned
when
checking for items that could
pose a danger to the aircraft
and put your life in harm’s way.
For more detailed information
on the prevention of FOD,
review your unit’s FOD program
requirements. Also check out
the good words in Para 15-8 of
AR 385-10, The Army Safety
Program, and Para 3-2 of
TM 1-1500-204-23-1. Make sure
your FOD program is based upon
guidance in the ARs and DA PAMs.
For videos and posters
to use around the hangar,
go to the US Army Combat
Readiness Center website:
695.36-37.indd
1-2
8/27/10
1:45 PM
Back to TopBack to Top
