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Check For FOD Before You Fly

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Peter Rogers
What exactly is FOD? It is Foreign Object Particles.It is anything that does not belong exactly where it is.For instance, sticks or stones on the ramp around the airplane are thought FOD.Pens or papers within the floor of the airplane also are regarded FOD.Again, anything that is out of location is foreign object debris.Exactly why is this a problem? Debris on the ground across the airplane could get sucked into the propellar and damage the airplane...