Discover what FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) is and how it affects industries. The FOD Control Corporation explains risks and prevention methods.

Debris is often trapped in the treads of tires from vehicles coming onto an airfield. Types of debris trapped in a vehicle tire can include rocks, mud, stones, loose hardware (screws, washers, …

May 22, 2025 · Foreign Object Debris (FOD) refers to any substance, debris, or article alien to an aircraft or system that could potentially cause damage. This can include a wide range of items, …

Feb 17, 2023 · Zones with areas that might change from "General Notice" Control Areas, to more cautious "Critical Areas", and vice versa. Assembly Lines, Storage Areas, and Production …

FOD includes hardware, tools, parts, metal shavings, broken hardware parts, pavement fragments, rocks, badges, hats, paper clips, rags, trash, paperwork and even wildlife. Any …

Oct 26, 2024 · In practical terms, FOD includes a wide range of materials, including loose hardware, pavement fragments, catering supplies, building materials, rocks, sand, pieces of …

Mechanics, or others who help with aircraft maintenance, might leave items or residual debris behind after performing maintenance tasks that could become foreign object debris (FOD). …

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) at airports includes any object found in an inappropriate location that, as a result of being in that location, can damage equipment or injure personnel.

What Is Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and Why Does It Matter? Foreign Object Debris (FOD) refers to any object found in an inappropriate location on an airport’s air operations area (AOA) …

Nov 13, 2020 · A dramatic example of FOD damage is the loss of the Air France Concorde, which crashed into FOD on the runway during takeoff from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in 2000. …