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What is FOD check?

FOD check A visual and procedural inspection of airport movement areas, particularly runways, taxiways, and aprons, to identify and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could endanger aircraft safety.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “FOD check” Used in Practice?

Tower, FOD check requested on taxiway Alpha due to reported debris from earlier pushback.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is FOD check?

A visual and procedural inspection of airport movement areas, particularly runways, taxiways, and aprons, to identify and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that could endanger aircraft safety.

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