TUG Technologies 663 - FOD Checks; Table Safety-2-1: Examples of FOD; Table Safety-2-2: FOD Checks

Mobile Belt Loader Model 660 Safety
Operation Manual
Safety - 2 - 18 CD397-Oper
Every individual has a responsibility to ensure that the risk of damage to aircraft from FOD is min-
imized. All FOD must be removed and properly disposed when found.
2.2.3.2FODChecks
The following checks must be conducted prior to any aircraft movement or servicing operation:
TableSafety-2-1:ExamplesofFOD
No. Example
1 Metal nuts and bolts
2 Plastic and paper bags
3Rags
4 Empty oil and hydraulic cans
5 Tools and equipment
6
Natural objects:
•Rocks
• Pebbles
• Wood
7
Other debris:
• Burst ballast bags
• Luggage handles, wheels, and tags
CAUTION: Foreign object debris may be ingested into aircraft engines caus-
ing damage leading to engine failure. This is especially critical if FOD dam-
age occurs in flight, particularly during the take-off phase. In addition,
damage caused by FOD can occur to tires, the undercarriage, control sys-
tems and other parts of the airframe. All such damage could lead to inflight
failures.
TableSafety-2-2:FODChecks
No. Checks
1 Check apron and stand areas
2 Check ground equipment staging and parking areas in the area of operation
3 Check ground equipment (Including floors of enclosed cabins)
4 Check garbage bin areas for cleanliness and secure covers fitted
5 Make sure anything carried in or on a vehicle is secure
6 Conduct a FOD walk of the aircraft parking stand removing all FOD found