The Dangers of Foreign Object Damage and How to Prevent it
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is a very real threat to aircrafts and vehicles that can lead to serious crashes or malfunctions. FOD occurs when debris like rocks, ice, tools, or even birds finds its way into an engine during operation - this debris can cause significant engine damage. Prevention of Foreign Object Damage is absolutely critical in order to protect passenger safety and equipment. To help prevent FOD, it's important to stay engaged with maintenance staff and keep an eye out for any debris while on the ground, as well as practice strict cleanliness protocols when servicing equipment. Unfortunately, FOD cannot be avoided entirely but it's critical to ensure this risk is managed in order to mitigate accidents due to Foreign Object Damage.
