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foreign object damage

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ID 737529 Last modified 03.05.2024
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Domain air traffic
foreign object damage
Foreign Object Damage
foreign-object damage
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Damage
FOD damage
FOD
  • any damage caused by foreign object debris
  • any damage attributed to a foreign object that can be expressed in physical or economic terms which may or may not downgrade the product’s safety or performance characteristics
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  • Valdkond ICAO lisade põhjal loodud klassifikaatori järgi: Lennundusohutus; Lennuväljad ja kopteriväljakud
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foreign object damage
Usage examples
  • Anything from a bird in flight to a loose bolt on the runway can cause foreign object damage (FOD) to an aircraft engine.
Foreign Object Damage
foreign-object damage
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Damage
FOD damage
Usage examples
  • Other means for preventing FOD damage include wind barriers and netting to restrict the movement of airborne FOD, fencing to prevent animals from entering the airfield, and well-maintained paved surfaces.
FOD abbreviation
Usage examples
  • FOD happens when a foreign object impacts the engine, or another component of the aircraft while the plane is in operation. ... Seemingly harmless everyday objects like coins, buttons, or bolts, can also cause FOD.
Good to know
  • FOD is a safety term used in the aviation industry to describe two related concepts. The term refers to both foreign object debris and foreign object damage.

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