Which of the following are listed as possible sources of foreign object debris (FOD) in GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c)?

The non-exhaustive list includes: (a) aircraft and engine fasteners; (b) aircraft parts; (c) mechanics' tools; (d) catering supplies; (e) personal items; (f) apron items; (g) runway and taxiway materials; (h) construction debris; (i) plastic and/or polyethylene materials; and (j) natural materials.

Are aircraft tyre fragments considered foreign object debris (FOD) according to the guidance material?

Yes, tyre fragments are listed under aircraft parts as a possible FOD item.

Does the list of FOD items in GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c) include volcanic ash?

Yes, volcanic ash is listed under natural materials as a possible FOD item.

Are catering supplies considered a potential source of foreign object debris (FOD)?

Yes, catering supplies are explicitly listed as a possible FOD item.

Which of the following are NOT mentioned as FOD items in the guidance material: safety wire, luggage tags, paint chips, or engine oil?

Engine oil is not mentioned. Safety wire, luggage tags, and paint chips are all listed.

Is the list of FOD items in GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c) exhaustive?

No, the list is non-exhaustive.

What is the regulatory reference for the guidance material on foreign object debris control programme?

GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c) Foreign object debris control programme, under Decision 2021/003/R.

Are 'mechanics' tools' explicitly identified as a potential FOD item in the guidance?

Yes, mechanics' tools are listed as a possible FOD item.

What is the significance of the notation '*ED. Decision 2021/003/R*' in the guidance material?

It indicates that the guidance material is associated with ED Decision 2021/003/R, which is the regulatory decision that issued or amended this material.

Are 'personal items' such as pens and pencils considered FOD?

Yes, personal items such as personnel badges, pens, pencils, luggage tags, and drink cans are listed as possible FOD.

What is the purpose of the FOD description requirement in the context of the control programme?

The description is to allow for proper identification of FOD source areas and for appropriate mitigation measures to be taken.

Are 'fuel caps' and 'oil sticks' mentioned as examples of aircraft parts that could be FOD?

Yes, fuel caps and oil sticks are listed under aircraft parts.

What does the guidance say about the composition of FOD?

FOD may be composed of different materials, and when reporting, a proper description is made to allow for proper identification of source areas and mitigation measures.

Which of the following are listed as examples of 'aircraft and engine fasteners' that could be FOD?

Nuts, bolts, washers, and safety wire.

GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c) Foreign object debris control programme

Q: What should be included in a proper description of foreign object debris (FOD) when reporting it?

A proper description should allow for the proper identification of the FOD source areas, as well as for the appropriate mitigation measures to be taken.

Q: What is the purpose of making a proper description of FOD when reporting it?

The purpose is to allow for the proper identification of the FOD source areas, as well as for the appropriate mitigation measures to be taken.

Q: According to the guidance, what are examples of 'apron items' that could be FOD?

Examples include paper and plastic debris from catering and freight pallets, luggage parts, and debris from ramp equipment.

Q: What materials are listed under 'runway and taxiway materials' as potential FOD?

Concrete and asphalt chunks, rubber joint materials, and paint chips.

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GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c) Foreign object debris control programme

ED Decision 2021/003/R

FOD DESCRIPTION

As FOD may be composed of different materials, when reporting, a proper description is made to allow for the proper identification of the FOD source areas, as well as for the appropriate mitigation measures to be taken.

FOD may be items from the following, non-exhaustive, list:

(a) aircraft and engine fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers, safety wire, etc.);

(b) aircraft parts (fuel caps, landing gear fragments, oil sticks, metal sheets, trapdoors, and tyre fragments);

(d) catering supplies;

(e) personal items (personnel badges, pens, pencils, luggage tags, drink cans, etc.);

(f) apron items (paper and plastic debris from catering and freight pallets, luggage parts, and debris from ramp equipment);

(g) runway and taxiway materials (concrete and asphalt chunks, rubber joint materials, and paint chips);

(h) construction debris (pieces of wood, stones, fasteners and miscellaneous metal objects);

(i) plastic and/or polyethylene materials; and

(j) natural materials (e.g. plant fragments, inanimate wildlife and volcanic ash).

Details

Source-Title: GM1 ADR.OPS.B.016(c) Foreign object debris control programme View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-18627 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Applicabilitydate: 5 March, 2021

Entryintoforcedate: 5 March, 2021

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2021/003/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.OPS

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR