Glossary
FOD
Foreign object debris — any loose item on a ramp or in an engine intake path that could be ingested or strike an aircraft. Every vendor working airside is responsible for its own FOD control.
What it means
Foreign object debris — any loose item on a ramp or in an engine intake path that could be ingested or strike an aircraft. Every vendor working airside is responsible for its own FOD control.
Why it matters
A dropped cap or a loose microfibre is an engine event waiting to happen. FOD discipline is non-negotiable airside.
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