TUG Technologies 660 - Equipment Restraint Area & Equipment Restraint Line; FOD - Foreign Object Debris; Figure Safety - 2 - 3: Equipment Restraint Area

Safety Mobile Belt Loader Model 660
Operation Manual
CD397-Oper Safety - 2 - 17
2.2.3EquipmentRestraintArea&EquipmentRestraintLine
The Equipment Restraint Area (ERA) is defined as the area of the apron bordered by a red line
known as the Equipment Restraint Line, or otherwise indicated, in which an aircraft is parked
during ground operations.
The illustration below provides an example of the markings used in some locations.
FigureSafety-2-3:EquipmentRestraintArea
The ERA must be free of obstructions and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) before and during air-
craft arrival and departure.
2.2.3.1FOD-ForeignObjectDebris
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is a general term which applies to all loose objects which are a dan-
ger to the safety and integrity of an aircraft and must not be left in any area where they would
constitute a hazard.
NOTE:
If no markings exist, local procedures must establish safe parking areas.