FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE PREVENTIONPREVENTION

ObjectivesObjectives

When you complete this material, you will be able When you complete this material, you will be able to:to:–– Identify different categories of foreign objectsIdentify different categories of foreign objects–– Understand the consequences of foreign object damageUnderstand the consequences of foreign object damage–– Identify the different FOD prevention area designationsIdentify the different FOD prevention area designations–– Know whom to contact for more informationKnow whom to contact for more information

Definitions and Key TermsDefinitions and Key Terms

Our PolicyOur PolicyOur commitment is to design, build, and deliver Our commitment is to design, build, and deliver FODFOD--free productsfree productsWe have made a commitment to our customers as We have made a commitment to our customers as a companya companyFOD Prevention is everybody’s responsibilityFOD Prevention is everybody’s responsibilityThe FOD Program Office will provide the tools, The FOD Program Office will provide the tools, processes, and information necessary for successprocesses, and information necessary for success

This policy is companyThis policy is company--wide, and wide, and applies to all sites and those people applies to all sites and those people

who who conduct work at or visitconduct work at or visit our our company.company.

NonNon--compliance may result in compliance may result in immediate removal from the facility.immediate removal from the facility.

How the Policy Is Put Into PracticeHow the Policy Is Put Into Practice

FOD is an issue everywhereFOD is an issue everywhereFOD is more of a hazard in some areas than othersFOD is more of a hazard in some areas than others–– Each site is divided into three area types:Each site is divided into three area types:

FOD AwarenessFOD Awareness——Most basic; includes office areasMost basic; includes office areasFOD ControlFOD Control——FOD has higher potentialFOD has higher potentialFOD CriticalFOD Critical——Most sensitive areasMost sensitive areas

–– In all areas, In all areas, Clean As You GoClean As You Go is in effectis in effect

Clean As You GoClean As You Go

Definition:Definition:Stopping points during the normal work shift, at Stopping points during the normal work shift, at the end of a task, and at the end of the shift, to the end of a task, and at the end of the shift, to remove generated debris from the detail, remove generated debris from the detail, assembly, and shop area before it has a chance assembly, and shop area before it has a chance to migrate to an outto migrate to an out--ofof--sight or inaccessible sight or inaccessible area and cause damage or give the appearance area and cause damage or give the appearance of poor workmanship.of poor workmanship.

Key DefinitionsKey Definitions

FODFOD

Go to FOD AreasGo to FOD Areas

Click on a link or an iconClick on a link or an iconto see a definitionto see a definition

FOD FOD ControlControl

FOD AwarenessFOD Awareness

FOD CriticalFOD Critical

FOD: Formal DefinitionFOD: Formal DefinitionForeign Object Damage (FOD)Foreign Object Damage (FOD) -- Any damage attributed to a Any damage attributed to a foreign object, expressed in physical or economic terms, which foreign object, expressed in physical or economic terms, which may or may not degrade the product's required safety and/or may or may not degrade the product's required safety and/or performance characteristicsperformance characteristicsForeign Object Debris (FOD) Foreign Object Debris (FOD) -- An article or substance alien to An article or substance alien to the aircraft or assembly that has been allowed to invade the the aircraft or assembly that has been allowed to invade the productproduct

AnythingAnything that is where it doesn’t belong can be FOD!that is where it doesn’t belong can be FOD!

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FOD AwarenessFOD Awareness

A lower potential for FOD entrapment or migrationA lower potential for FOD entrapment or migrationAll areas within the facility that are not designated as FOD CriAll areas within the facility that are not designated as FOD Critical or tical or FOD ControlFOD Control

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FOD ControlFOD Control

Areas in which there exists a high potential for FOD entrapment Areas in which there exists a high potential for FOD entrapment and and migration to the final product. These include, but are not limitmigration to the final product. These include, but are not limited to:ed to:–– Aircraft assembliesAircraft assemblies–– Major joining operationsMajor joining operations

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FOD CriticalFOD Critical

Areas that are at the highest risk for potential FOD incidentsAreas that are at the highest risk for potential FOD incidentsExposure to foreign objects may cause system or product failuresExposure to foreign objects may cause system or product failuresThese areas may include but are not limited to operational aircrThese areas may include but are not limited to operational aircraft or aft or engine buildupengine buildup

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FOD Areas and FOD Areas and RequirementsRequirements

FOD Awareness AreasFOD Awareness AreasAreas are FOD Awareness unless designated Areas are FOD Awareness unless designated otherwiseotherwiseNonNon--Manufacturing AreasManufacturing Areas–– No markings or signs are requiredNo markings or signs are required

Manufacturing AreasManufacturing Areas–– May be marked with signsMay be marked with signs–– Personal tools are marked with employee numberPersonal tools are marked with employee number–– Housekeeping and cleanHousekeeping and clean--asas--youyou--go standards are go standards are

strictly enforcedstrictly enforced–– Food, drink, and smokeless tobacco allowed only Food, drink, and smokeless tobacco allowed only

in designated areasin designated areas

FOD ControlFOD ControlClearly marked with floor markings or Clearly marked with floor markings or stanchions with chains or ribbons and approved stanchions with chains or ribbons and approved signs signs Housekeeping and cleanHousekeeping and clean--asas--youyou--go standards go standards are strictly enforcedare strictly enforcedDress code, including jewelry, strictly enforcedDress code, including jewelry, strictly enforcedCompany provided Personal Packs may be Company provided Personal Packs may be used (use determined by Program)used (use determined by Program)Food, drink, and smokeless tobacco allowed Food, drink, and smokeless tobacco allowed only in designated areasonly in designated areasUse companyUse company--provided tools unless otherwise provided tools unless otherwise specifiedspecifiedMust be FODMust be FOD--certified to enter or escorted by certified to enter or escorted by someone has current FOD certificationsomeone has current FOD certification

FOD CriticalFOD CriticalClearly marked with approved signs and stanchions with Clearly marked with approved signs and stanchions with chains or ribbonschains or ribbonsControlled entryControlled entryUnassigned items are logged in/outUnassigned items are logged in/outHousekeeping and cleanHousekeeping and clean--asas--youyou--go standards are go standards are strictly enforcedstrictly enforcedCompany provided Personal Packs may be used (use Company provided Personal Packs may be used (use determined by Program)determined by Program)Must be FODMust be FOD--certified to enter or escorted by someone certified to enter or escorted by someone has current FOD certificationhas current FOD certificationNo food, drink or tobacco products are allowedNo food, drink or tobacco products are allowedDress code, including jewelry, strictly enforcedDress code, including jewelry, strictly enforcedTools used are company provided or logged into the Tools used are company provided or logged into the Temporary Tool and Equipment Log or Tool Use Temporary Tool and Equipment Log or Tool Use Inventory Sheet (TUIS)Inventory Sheet (TUIS)

Different Areas:Different Areas:Different RequirementsDifferent Requirements

The more sensitive an area is to FOD, the more The more sensitive an area is to FOD, the more precautions must be takenprecautions must be takenEveryone must follow these precautionsEveryone must follow these precautionsClean As You GoClean As You Go is always in effectis always in effect

Visitor GuidelinesVisitor GuidelinesAll visitors to manufacturing areas may need to sign a FOD letter

Visitors to

FOD Control

and FOD Critical

areas must be escorted at all times!

Individuals being escorted must comply with area guidelines.

• Keep track of your tools & other items

• Report any lost or missing items to the area Supervisor

If you have any questions or are unsure about these and other guidelines, ask your escort.

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