FOD quiz

What does the occurrence of FOD cause concern for the RSAF?

• Cause illness

• Results in millions of dollars in repair

• Noise disturbance

• Cause air pollution

Answer explanation

Foreign object damage (FOD) causes damage to aircraft which results in unnecessary repair and replacement costs.

FOD training is required because it is a cornerstone to prevention program and is effective because it saves the RSAF money by increasing awareness.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When airman become familiarized with the basic concepts of FOD and how to prevent occurrences of FOD, the incidents the RSAF experiences are reduced. This is evidence that familiarization is important.

__________ is responsible for preventing FOD.

• FLC

• Engine-man

• Contractor

• Everyone

Answer explanation

We cannot expect others to be responsible for an issue that can and should be everyone’s concern. FOD is difficult to detect, but should be priority in each of our minds when operating on, near or affecting the flightline.

Only aircraft maintenance or flightline personnel prevent FOD.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

FOD should be a priority in each of our minds when operating on, near or affecting the flightline and is everyone’s responsibility.

High potential FOD areas include (select the applicable answers):

• Fuel Cell

• Office areas

• Public roads

• Aircraft

• Jet engine maintenance

Answer explanation

While office areas and public roads are not considered as high potential FOD areas, they still can be areas of concern. High potential FOD areas are areas that directly contact or influence the aircraft.

In a work area, _______ _______ is an effective measure to ensure tidy and clean operations and ultimately help to reduce the occurrence of FOD.

Common FOD object hazards that individuals should be aware of include:

• Construction debris

• Birds and wildlife

• Taxiway debris

• Unaccounted tools

• Lockwire

What can be done to prevent FOD?

• Hire a team of experts who can properly address the concern.

• Ignore the areas of others, they will be handled what is closest to them.

• Be aware, clean work areas, vehicle care, FOD walks, tools control, and follow T.O

Answer explanation

Following the six procedures will help to cover a broad area and identify the commonly ignored problem of FOD.

A common way to cause FOD during operations is to close or secure access covers, secure ducts and hoses, and keep items clear of aircraft intake areas.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A common way to prevent FOD during operation is to close access covers, secure ducts and hoses, and keep items clear of aircraft intake areas.

What shouldn’t be taken into the flightline area?

• Rags

• Technical Orders

• Tool-box

• Personal tools

• FO pouch

Answer explanation

There is no place for personal tools in the flightline because there are no tool control procedures in place for personal tools. Any tool not accounted for can become FOD.