Transcript FOD10 - FLY OSA

Foreign Object Damage
Foreign Object
Damage
(FOD)
ASO-10-1
Foreign Object Damage
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What is Foreign Object
Damage
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Aircraft damage or malfunction
caused by a foreign object
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May or may not be ingested,
can include fuel contamination
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Foreign Object Damage
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FOD program requirements
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FOD prevention is an essential part of
the unit’s accident prevention program
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All unit personnel will participate
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The unit FOD program will be in writing
(para 3-2)
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FOD SOP. A foreign object damage SOP
is required. A sample FOD SOP in App D
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A FOD checklist should be developed
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FOD program responsibilities
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Commanders will:
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Appoint on orders an FOD prevention
officer (the ASO will not be the FOD Officer)
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Appoint on orders an FOD prevention NCO
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Integrate FOD into the commander’s
accident prevention program
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Ensure FOD is discussed at unit safety
meetings
ASO-10-4
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ASO monitors, not manages
the FOD program (para 1-6)
 Publicizes
the FOD
prevention effort with
posters, videos (PIN 29309,
TF 46-4365) etc
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FOD officer:
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Manages the unit FOD program
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Delegates areas of responsibilities
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Conducts FOD surveys
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Is a member of the unit safety
council
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FOD NCO:
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Assists the FOD officer
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Is a member of the unit
enlisted safety council
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Checks FOD containers
a minimum of weekly
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Unit personnel:
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Actively participate in FOD prevention
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Perform all maintenance “by the book”
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Cover open lines, ports etc
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Account for all tools at the end of each
maintenance operation
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All tools should be marked
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FOD accident reporting is standard
unless: (AR 385-40)
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Damage is incurred solely from flying
debris during operations in confined areas
and unimproved landing sites
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This is considered fair wear and tear
(FWT) and for accident reporting purposes
no cost is associated with the damage
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FOD accident reporting is
standard unless: (AR 385-40)
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Aircraft damage (other than
engine) is discovered during
scheduled maintenance is not
included in accident cost
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FOD accident reporting is
standard unless: (AR 385-40)
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Class F. Reportable incidents
confined to aircraft turbine
engine damage (not APUs) as a
result of internal or external FOD
where that is the only damage.
These incidents will be reported
using D Form 2397-AB-R
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FOD prevention procedures: (TM 1-1500-20423-1)
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Regularly police parking areas, runways,
taxiways, and run up and exhaust areas.
Special attention shall be given to
cleaning of cracks and expansion seams
on flight ramps (para 3-2)
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Periodically instruct personnel
concerned with aircraft maintenance on
foreign object hazards
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Ensure that air inlet and exhaust covers
are installed at all times when engines
are not being operated, except when it is
known the engine will again be operated
immediately following shutdown.
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Provide properly marked receptacles
(FOD cans) in all work areas into which
trash, ferrous and non ferrous scrap,
safety wire, etc. may be placed.
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Common problems:
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Correcting operating errors instead of
systemic defects
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By not documenting on the spot
corrections (operating errors) the ASO
can’t see trends and find systems defects
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Inadequate supervision
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Get everyone, especially the commander
involved
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Inadequate equipment
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No FOD cans available
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FOD cans on flightline
contributing to FOD problem
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Overflowing
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No self closing lid
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In the way, not marked
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Tool problems
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Tool inventory not conducted at
the end of each maintenance
period
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Broken tools
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Unauthorized tools
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Necessary tools not available
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Flightline FOD prevention
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Trash dumpsters should not be kept
on the flightline
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Dunnage, plywood sheets, and
loose items should not be stored on
the flightline
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Develop methods to secure inlet
covers, tie downs, etc. from blowing
loose in high wind
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FOD prevention in the FARP
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Water Detection (Aqua -Glo) test
performed daily
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Fuel nozzle. Cap installed and
hung on grounding rod
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Rotorwash induced FOD
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FOD prevention in the FARP
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Conduct FOD sweep of FARP
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FOD cans with lids (cans and
lids must be secured)
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Account for tools and
components (foil tape, pins,
clips, etc.)
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Other FOD prevention techniques
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Police as you go
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FOD walks
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Put FOD found in work area on a
bulletin board, small pieces can be
put in a plastic bag
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Other FOD prevention techniques
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Display actual FOD at safety
meetings
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Ensure FOD is an area of interest
during all safety surveys
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Caution personnel who work on
aircraft to not wear boots with
“mud & snow” soles
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