939ARWI21-104 — Foreign Object Damage (fod) Prevention Program

939ARWI21-104 governs the Foreign Object Damage Prevention Program, including flightline operation, FOD inspections, investigation, reporting, and training.

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  • Publication number: 939ARWI21-104
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2003-04-01

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It assigns FOD program roles and establishes a unit FOD Prevention Committee that addresses FOD problems at quarterly meetings. It requires inspections, documentation of findings, incident investigation, and initial and annual FOD prevention training.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all 939 ARW personnel.

Topics covered

  • Flightline foreign object checks
  • Aircraft parking ramp controls
  • FOD spot inspections
  • FOD incident investigation
  • FOD prevention training
  • FOD prevention monitor checks

Questions and answers

When must flight decks and cockpits be checked for foreign objects?

Flight decks and cockpits will be checked by the ground crew for foreign objects prior to the first flight of the day. (paragraph 3)

How often must FOD monitors conduct spot checks?

FOD monitors will conduct spot checks once a week. The FOD prevention check sheet (Attachment 1) will be used. (paragraph 4)

How soon must FOD inspection findings be addressed?

All findings will be addressed within five calendar days. (paragraph 4)

Who investigates FOD incidents?

All FOD incidents will be monitored by the FOD prevention manager and investigated by the QA FOD monitor with the assistance of the system specialist shop. (paragraph 5)

What FOD training is required for newly assigned personnel?

Newly assigned personnel will receive initial FOD prevention training by their duty section supervisor and will be scheduled for annual retraining by maintenance training. (paragraph 6)

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