Discover what FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) is and how it affects industries. The FOD Control Corporation explains risks and prevention methods.

In aviation and aerospace, the term foreign object damage (FOD) refers to any damage to an aircraft attributed to foreign object debris (also referred to as "FOD"), which is any particle or …

As defined in AC 150/5210-24, Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management, FOD is any object, live or not, located in an inappropriate location in the airport environment that has the …

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) - A substance, debris, loose hardware, or article alien to a vehicle or system which could potentially cause damage. Anything that is where it doesn’t belong can be …

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) includes any object found in an inappropriate location at an aerodeome that can damage equipment or injure personnel.

May 22, 2025 · In the vast and intricate world of aerospace, the tiniest oversight can lead to significant consequences, and that’s where Foreign Object Debris (FOD) comes into play. …

Prepare the workspace on the aircraft by covering up engines, pitot static ports, air inlets, and other areas with protective materials to reduce the likelihood of FOD migration (including …

Learn what Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is, why it’s a serious safety risk at airports, and how proper training and inspection help prevent costly damage.

A.6 Foreign Object (FO) - A substance, debris or article alien to a vehicle or system that would potentially cause damage.

Jul 26, 2021 · 3.2.14 Foreign Object Debris: A substance, debris, or article alien to the hardware that would potentially cause damage. Examples include metal shavings, wire clippings, …