AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(1) Foreign object debris control programme

FOD PREVENTION

(a)     Personnel awareness

Personnel should be kept aware through appropriate activities of the existence of the FOD control programme, and should be actively encouraged to identify and report potential FOD hazards, act to remove observed FOD, and propose solutions to mitigate related safety risks.

(b)     Personnel training

The FOD training programme should aim at increasing the personnel awareness of the causes and effects of FOD damage and to promote their active participation in eliminating FOD during the performance of daily work routines.

(1)     The theoretical part of the initial FOD training programme should cover the following areas:

(i)      safety of aircraft, personnel and passengers as they relate to FOD;

(ii)     overview of the FOD control programme in place at the aerodrome;

(iii)     causes and principal contributing factors of FOD creation;

(iv)     the consequences of ignoring FOD, and/or the incentives for preventing FOD;

(v)      practising ‘clean-as-you-go’ work habits and the general cleanliness and inspection standards of work areas;

(vi)     FOD detection procedures, including the proper use of detection technologies (if applicable);

(vii)    requirements and procedures for the regular inspection and cleaning of movement areas;

(viii)   FOD removal procedures;

(ix)     proper care, use, and stowage of material and component or equipment items used around aircraft while in servicing, maintenance or on aerodrome surfaces;

(x)      control of debris in the performance of work assignments;

(xi)     control over personal items and equipment;

(xii)    proper control/accountability and care of tools and hardware;

(xiii)   how to report FOD incidents or potential incidents; and

(xiv)   continuous vigilance for potential sources of FOD.

The theoretical training should be followed by an assessment of the trainees (see AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(e).

(2)     Following the successful completion of the theoretical training, the practical part of the training to be provided should take into account the individual needs of the trainees, according to the responsibilities/tasks of the personnel, and, as a minimum, should include familiarisation with the tools/equipment used for the removal/containment/prevention of FOD, and the implementation of the relevant aerodrome operating procedures related to the programme. Following the completion of the practical training, a competency assessment should take place (see AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(e)).