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Foreign Object Debris

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is any object out of place in an airport or aircraft environment that poses a risk to aircraft, personnel, or operations – a loose bolt on the apron, a broken drill bit in a maintenance bay, or bird remains on a taxiway.

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Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is any object out of place in an airport or aircraft environment that poses a risk to aircraft, personnel, or operations – a loose bolt on the apron, a broken drill bit in…

FOD can be ingested by engines, jam landing gear, or damage aircraft structures, with consequences ranging from costly repairs to catastrophic failure.

Because even small items carry serious risk, detecting and removing FOD is a core safety obligation at every airport and within every approved maintenance organisation.

Last updated: 26 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_object_debris

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Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is any object out of place in an airport or aircraft environment that poses a risk to aircraft, personnel, or operations – a loose bolt on the apron, a broken drill bit in a maintenance bay, or bird remains on a taxiway. FOD can be ingested by engines, jam landing gear, or damage aircraft structures, with consequences ranging from costly repairs to catastrophic failure. Because even small items carry serious risk, detecting and removing FOD is a core safety obligation at every airport and within every approved maintenance organisation.

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