552ACWI21-1021 — Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) Programs

552ACWI21-1021 governs Foreign Object Damage and Dropped Object Prevention programs for the 552 Air Control Wing.

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  • Publication number: 552ACWI21-1021
  • Title: Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) Programs
  • Date: 2021-11-29

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It sets rules for aircraft covers, vehicles, flight-line inspections, work-area cleanup, training, and FOD/DOP incident reporting. It also establishes FOD walks, monitors, awareness activities, and incentive awards.

Applies to: It is applicable to all units assigned, attached, or deployed to the 552 ACW.

Topics covered

  • Foreign Object Damage prevention
  • Dropped Object Prevention
  • FOD incident reporting
  • Aircraft parking spot FOD walks
  • Flight-line vehicle inspections
  • FOD incentive programs
  • Maintenance complex headgear restrictions
  • DOP incident reporting

Questions and answers

When can aircraft intake or exhaust covers be removed?

Intake or exhaust plugs/covers will only be removed when performing intake or exhaust inspections/maintenance, when operating the engines, or at crew-ready time. (paragraph 2)

What must motorized vehicles do at FOD checkpoints?

All motorized vehicles and support equipment are required to stop at each FOD check point and to perform a Roll Over FO check.

Are emergency vehicles exempt from Roll Over FO checks?

Emergency vehicles are exempted from performing the Roll Over FO check, if directly responding to an emergency situation.

How quickly must a finalized FOD incident report be forwarded?

Forward finalized report to HQ ACC/A4MP no later than 72 hours after notification of FOD incident.

How often must aircraft parking spot FOD walks be performed?

552/513 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) personnel will perform the aircraft parking spot FOD walk (Aircraft tail to center taxi line) of all aircraft before (prior to engine start) and after the aircraft is taxied off the spot. (paragraph 4)

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