HOLLOMANAFBI21-370 — Foreign Object Debris/damage Prevention Program

HOLLOMANAFBI21-370 governs the Foreign Object Debris/Damage prevention program at Holloman Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: HOLLOMANAFBI21-370
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS/DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2019-11-12

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The publication addresses FOD causes and effects, prevention training, inspections, tool control, vehicle operations, deployments, and FOD equipment. It requires awareness briefings, accountability of tools and personal items, reporting of lost items and damage, and inspections of aircraft, engines, vehicles, and equipment.

Applies to: It applies to all units assigned to the 49th Wing (WG) to include tenant units.

Topics covered

  • FOD prevention training
  • FOD inspections
  • Aircraft and engine damage reporting
  • Intake and exhaust inspections
  • Tool and equipment control
  • Airfield vehicle FOD checks
  • FOD fighting equipment
  • Foreign object containers

Questions and answers

Who does the 49 WG FOD prevention program apply to?

The 49 WG FOD prevention program applies to everyone working in, on, around, or traveling through areas near aircraft, missiles, drones, space systems, support equipment, engines and related components. (paragraph 2)

What is the objective of the FOD prevention program?

The overall 49 WG objective is to eliminate potential FOD hazards. (paragraph 4)

How often must FOD awareness briefings be provided?

Squadrons will provide FOD awareness briefings on a monthly basis to all maintenance, operations, and base support personnel who work in, around, or drive through aircraft flight line and maintenance areas, to include hangars. (paragraph 9)

What must happen when aircraft or engine damage is discovered?

All aircraft maintenance actions cease upon discovery of any aircraft or engine damage; report all findings immediately to the maintenance officer/supervisor.

What is required for lost tools or items?

Complete AETC Form 138, Lost Tool or Item Investigation Record, for each lost item, and turn completed form in to CTK monitor and QA. (paragraph 21-380)

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