aircraft taxiing Flashcards
1
Q
what does fod mean
A
foreign objects themselves and the damage associated to them
2
Q
what does external fod mean
A
birds
hail
ice
sandstorms
ash clouds
object son rwy
3
Q
what is internal fod
A
items left in cockpit that might interfere with flight safety by getting tangled in control cables, moving parts or short electrics
3
Q
how is fod prevented
A
strict tool control procedure
tool box inventories
tools during manufacturing have serial numbers so if they’re found they can be traced
clean up runways
3
Q
saftey precautions with taxiing
A
ensure undercarriage is locked and has ground lock pins installed
ensure brakes work
tyres correct pressure
ensure atc is aware
nav lights and beacon lights
route has to be planned
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