36WGI21-110 — Foreign Object Damage (fod), Dropped Object Prevention (dop), Program, And Tool Accountability

36WGI21-110 governs Foreign Object Damage/Debris, Dropped Object Prevention, and tool accountability requirements and procedures.

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  • Publication number: 36WGI21-110
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD), DROPPED OBJECT PREVENTION (DOP), PROGRAM, AND TOOL ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Date: 2025-06-03

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It covers FOD prevention committees, incident reporting and investigation, vehicle requirements, incentive programs, dropped objects, and lost tools or objects. It requires reporting, inspections, tool tracking, vehicle checks, and completion and retention of lost tool reports.

Applies to: It applies to all military, civilians and contractors working near aircraft, munitions, AGE, engines, or components.

Topics covered

  • FOD prevention committees
  • FOD/DOP incident reporting
  • Flightline vehicle FOD checks
  • FOD prevention incentive program
  • Dropped object investigations
  • Lost tool/object reports
  • Aircraft maintenance tool accountability

Questions and answers

What must vehicles accessing the flightline be free of?

All vehicles that access the flightline will be free of litter, rocks or other debris to include tires, engine compartment, interior, and exterior of the vehicle. (paragraph 9)

How often must vehicle operators empty the FOD container?

Vehicle operators are responsible for monitoring and emptying the FOD container after each work shift. (paragraph 9)

Are emergency vehicles exempt from vehicle FOD checks?

Emergency vehicles responding to emergencies are exempt from vehicle FOD checks unless time permits (e.g., if emergency aircraft will not land for more than 15 minutes). (paragraph 9)

What happens when installed engine FOD is suspected or actual?

For installed engine FOD, enter a “RED-X” in the AFTO Form 781A, Maintenance Discrepancy and Work Document, with the discrepancy, “Suspected/Actual FOD to Engine #.” Stop all maintenance on the affected engine, notify 36 MXG MOC at DSN: 315-366-4321, and do not continue until authorized by the 36 MXG/CC or designated representative with assistance from the 36 WG FOD/DOP Manager (36 MXG/MXGQ), 36th Wing Safety (36 WG/SE), or 36 MXG QA (36 MXG/MXGQ) as needed. (paragraph 2)

When must dropped object investigation worksheets be forwarded?

The unit Director of Operations/Maintenance Superintendent will ensure the DO investigation worksheets are completed and forwarded to the 36 WG FOD/DOP Manager at UDG_36MXG_QA@us.af.mil within 24 hours.

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