Why are FOD prevention programs in vogue?

Introduction Foreign object debris costs the aerospace or aviation sector billions of dollars each year in damage. Debris from foreign objects is also known as FOD. Any object that is alien to an aircraft or system and has the potential to cause damage is known as...

A Study of FOD Prevention Program

Most FOD can be linked to poor housekeeping, deteriorating facilities, negligent upkeep or assembly, failure to retain accurate records of hardware, tools, and supplies, and inadequate operational procedures. A successful FOD prevention program recognizes possible...