Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on runway with aircraft landing, featuring a bolt, nut, wrench, and feather, highlighting aviation safety concerns.

Types of FOD in Aviation: Examples, Sources, and Prevention

The types of FOD in aviation can include loose hardware, tools, pavement fragments, stones, packaging, trash, safety wire, broken parts, wildlife, ice, and other objects that do not belong in aircraft operating or maintenance areas. FOD stands for Foreign Object...
Ground crew inspecting airport runway for Foreign Object Debris (FOD) with safety equipment and vehicles, ensuring aviation safety.

What Is Foreign Object Debris? FOD Meaning and Examples

Foreign Object Debris, often shortened to FOD, is any object that is in the wrong place and could damage aircraft, equipment, tools, products, or personnel. In aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and maintenance environments, FOD can include loose hardware,...