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1 F O D FACTS FOD COST$ The National Aerospace FOD Prevention, Inc. estimates the cost of FOD to the global aerospace industry at $4 billion annually. These dollars are spent largely repairing aircraft engine damage caused by the ingestion of foreign objects from runways. Most importantly, FOD is preventable. Follow guidance below to assist with your FOD control program. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Control Effective FOD control programs can greatly reduce the high cost of foreign object damage and the potential for injury and even death. Guidelines for FOD prevention include: Training A good prevention program has initial and recurrent training for all airport personnel to identify and eliminate FOD. Inspection The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a daily inspection of airplane maneuvering areas and removal of FOD. Inspection should continue at regular intervals throughout the day.

2 Maintenance This must address two primary areas: avoiding debris, and removing debris from airport pavement. Each company on the field should have a prevention program in place to prevent FOD. Coordination FOD control is most effective when airports and tenants coordinate FOD control efforts among themselves. FOD FACTS NATA SAFETY 1ST PROFESSIONAL LINE SERVICE TRAINING 2007