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Current Airport Inspection Practices Regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage) (2011) / Chapter Skim
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... For example, a luggage tag that finds its way on the apron surface can be immediately removed by the line crew, whereas a piece of metal that finds its way onto the runway, is another situation altogether. Furthermore, wildlife FOD may be removed by personnel different than the personnel that removes other types of debris, as a result of the oftentimes biohazard nature of wildlife FOD.
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... A true mechanical broom sweeper can clean the surface of large debris, but dirt FIGURE 12 FOD removed during one FOD walk at Kadena Air Base, Japan. (Source: U.S.
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... 27 and fine particulates may be remain on the surface and in pavement cracks. These units are typically used throughout the airfield on pavement surfaces, as well as on ramp areas where ground support equipment is staged.
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... . Foreign Object Debris Storage Lastly, although not categorized as FOD removal equipment, containers for the purpose of storing collected FOD are beneficial for a FOD management program and the final step in the removal process.
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... Figure 24 shows an example of FOD containers. CURRENT AIRPORT REMOVAL PRACTICES Common Foreign Object Debris Types To determine the most common types of debris removed at airports, this synthesis queried the airports.
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... A vacuum set-up is also quite common, with magnetic bars also used by more than half of participating airports. Less common are jet air blowers, towbehind retention mesh, and rumble strips.
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  • removal process
  • air blower
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