JBANDREWSI21-119 — Foreign Object Damage And Dropped Object Prevention Program

JBANDREWSI21-119 governs the Joint Base Andrews Foreign Object Damage and Dropped Object Prevention Program, including policies and reporting.

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  • Publication number: JBANDREWSI21-119
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE AND DROPPED OBJECT PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-12-13

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It identifies prevention and detection methods, program committees, monitor duties, FOD walks, spot checks, assessments, and training. It requires incident reporting, inspection documentation, and adherence to applicable service or higher headquarters guidance.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel working in, on, around or traveling through areas near aircraft, support equipment, engines or engine components on Joint Base Andrews.

Topics covered

  • Foreign Object Damage prevention
  • Dropped Object Prevention
  • FOD walks
  • FOD inspections and assessments
  • FOD/DOP monitors
  • FOD/DOP training
  • Incident reporting

Questions and answers

Who must follow service or higher headquarters guidance for FOD prevention?

All tenant organizations shall adhere to their specific service or higher headquarters guidance for Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention except where specifically noted with an “at” symbol (@).

What is the primary goal of FOD prevention?

Prevention is the proactive approach and primary goal to eliminating FOD.

What methods are used to detect FOD?

Detection methods include, but are not limited to, use of magnetic FOD bars on vehicles, FOD walks, FOD sweepers, FOD bosses, post maintenance FOD inspections, and engine intake and exhaust inspections.

What must wing FOD monitors do after FOD or DOP incidents?

Investigate and report all FOD/DOP incidents to the appropriate Higher Headquarters FOD/DOP Manager.

How often must unit FOD/DOP monitors conduct spot checks and FOD walks?

Conduct and document weekly spot checks, weekly FOD walks for their assigned areas, and perform FOD assessments in/around the flight line and maintenance areas.

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