Ground Operations & Servicing
Which statement best describes foreign object damage (FOD) and the measures used to control it?
Answer
FOD is any damage to aircraft, personnel, or equipment caused by a loose object; it is controlled by keeping ramp and operation areas clean, using a tool control program, and providing receptacles for used hardware and shop towels
Foreign object damage is any damage to aircraft, personnel, or equipment caused by any loose object, such as broken runway concrete, shop towels, or safety wire. It is controlled by keeping ramp and operation areas clean, having a tool control program, and providing convenient receptacles for used hardware, shop towels, and other consumables.
Source: FAA-H-8083-30B, Ch. 1 p. 1-4 — 'Foreign Object Damage (FOD)'
Not the answer
- FOD is damage caused only by birds in flight; it is controlled by bird-dispersal programs at the airport
- FOD is damage caused by improper towing; it is controlled by stationing wing walkers
- FOD is corrosion damage caused by industrial fallout; it is controlled by frequent washing of the aircraft
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