When must additional FOD inspections be carried out?

Additional inspections must be carried out in construction areas, immediately after any aircraft or vehicle accident or incident, following any material spill, and during and after extreme weather events (e.g., excessive heat, freeze and thaw periods, following a significant storm).

What must FOD detection include in terms of timing and identification?

FOD detection must be performed in a timely manner and must include the identification of the FOD source and its location.

How should aerodrome personnel and the air traffic services provider be notified about detected FOD?

Aerodrome personnel should be notified to remove detected FOD from the manoeuvring area, and the procedures should describe how the air traffic services provider is notified to take appropriate action.

When should FOD be removed after detection, and who should be responsible?

FOD should be removed as soon as possible after detection, and FOD removal should be included in the tasks of all personnel operating on the aerodrome.

What are the requirements for designated FOD containers provided by the aerodrome operator?

Designated FOD containers must be visibly placed on the apron and other areas for the storage of debris, and they must be well marked, easy to identify and access, properly secured, and frequently emptied.

AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme

Q: What is required to increase the effectiveness of FOD detection in the movement area?

Periodic FOD inspections on foot are required to increase the effectiveness of detection and to inspect areas inaccessible by vehicle, such as grass areas.

Q: What inspection is required for an aircraft stand prior to aircraft arrival and departure?

An inspection of an aircraft stand must be carried out prior to the arrival and departure of an aircraft, in order to detect and remove any FOD present.

Q: How should cabin waste and waste from aircraft maintenance activities be handled?

Cabin waste should be properly secured and removed from the aircraft, and any waste from aircraft maintenance activities should be removed upon completion of the activities.

Q: What must be described regarding runway or taxiway operations and FOD?

The procedures must describe clearly when runway or taxiway operations have to be suspended, and the coordination required with the air traffic services provider.

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AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme

ED Decision 2021/003/R

FOD DETECTION, REMOVAL, CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL

(a) The aerodrome operator should include the procedures for FOD detection in the aerodrome manual. The procedures should, where necessary, be coordinated with the air traffic services provider and should:

(1) ensure that FOD detection is part of the established inspection schedule of the movement area, and that:

(i) periodic FOD inspections on foot are carried out to increase the effectiveness of detection, and to inspect areas inaccessible by vehicle (such as grass areas);

(ii) additional inspections are carried out:

(A) in construction areas;

(B) immediately after any aircraft or vehicle accident or incident;

(D) during, and after, extreme weather events (e.g. excessive heat, freeze and thaw periods, following a significant storm, etc.);

(2) ensure that an inspection of an aircraft stand is carried out prior to the arrival and departure of an aircraft, in order to detect and remove any FOD present;

(3) ensure that cabin waste is properly secured and removed from the aircraft, and any waste from aircraft maintenance activities is removed upon completion of the activities;

(4) ensure that FOD detection is performed in a timely manner and that it includes the identification of the FOD source and its location;

(5) ensure that aerodrome personnel are notified to remove detected FOD from the manoeuvring area, and describe how the air traffic services provider is notified to take appropriate action;

(6) describe clearly when runway or taxiway operations have to be suspended, and the coordination required with the air traffic services provider;

(7) ensure that FOD is removed as soon as possible after detection. FOD removal should be included in the tasks of all personnel operating on the aerodrome; and

(8) describe the actions required to notify aircraft operators of any aircraft parts identified.

(b) The aerodrome operator should provide designated FOD containers and ensure that they are:

(1) visibly placed on the apron and other areas, for the storage of debris;

(2) well marked, easy to identify and access, properly secured, and frequently emptied.

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Source-Title: AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.016(b)(3) Foreign object debris control programme View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18629 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Applicabilitydate: 5 March, 2021

Entryintoforcedate: 5 March, 2021

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2021/003/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.OPS

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR