Wildlife and FOD Management Flashcards
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What does FOD stand for in the context of airport airside operations?
Answer: Foreign Object Debris
FOD stands for Foreign Object Debris, which refers to any object on the airside that could potentially damage aircraft or injure personnel.
If you spot a dead bird on an active taxiway, what should you do first?
Answer: Report it to airport operations or wildlife control
You should immediately report dead wildlife to airport operations or wildlife control, as they have trained staff and proper procedures for removal.
Which of the following is considered FOD that must be reported or removed?
Answer: A loose bolt found on the apron
A loose bolt on the apron is FOD and must be removed or reported immediately because it can be ingested by aircraft engines.
Why are birds particularly dangerous near runways and taxiways?
Answer: They can be ingested into aircraft engines causing damage or failure
Birds can be ingested into aircraft engines, potentially causing engine damage or failure, which is a serious aviation safety hazard known as a bird strike.
What is a FOD walk?
Answer: A systematic inspection of airside pavement to collect debris
A FOD walk is a systematic sweep of airside pavement areas where personnel walk in a line to visually identify and collect any debris.
Which action is PROHIBITED when wildlife is observed on or near a runway?
Answer: Attempting to drive through or scatter the wildlife without authorization
Driving through wildlife without authorization can scatter them unpredictably and may not effectively clear the runway, and must only be done by trained wildlife control personnel.