Commercial Aviation Resources

Here you will find a range of resources that have been specially developed to help you research Foreign Object Debris (FOD), learn a bit more about the FOD*BOSS and what goes into making it the safest, fastest and most-effective airport sweeper, guaranteed!

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**Getting To Know Your FOD*BOSS**

Let's take a deeper look into what makes a FOD*BOSS a FOD*BOSS. A combination of exclusive critical safety design features designed to ensure your FOD sweeping operations are maximized.

Take a look at each of these critical safety design features so you can be sure you know what your airport sweeper must have. Download the eBooks using the buttons below.

**Getting The Best From Your FOD*BOSS**

New to using your FOD*BOSS? Here you can get some expert tips on how to FOD*BOSS like a master from a USAF FOD sweeping expert.

You can also learn how to amplify your sweeping success with our Duplex and Triplex systems. Download the eBooks using the buttons below.

INCREASE AIRSIDE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY

Compare the FOD*BOSS Ultimate’s sweep time advantages to tailor greater efficiency in the areas of greatest FOD production.

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CHOOSING THE BEST FOD SWEEPER FOR EACH AOA

Each Aircraft Operating Area (AOA) has its own unique characteristics, so choosing the right sweeper for each area is important to maximize efficiencies, airport operations while minimizing costs. Understand how owning a FOD*BOSS increases efficiency and lowers costs, even if you want to keep using a mechanical sweeper.

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Foreign Object Debris and Damage Prevention

A Quick Look At How A Program To Control Airport FOD Is Most Effective

Foreign object debris (FOD) at airports can cause damage that costs airlines, airports, and airport tenants millions of dollars every year. FOD is any object that does not belong in or near aircraft and, as a result, can injure airport or airline personnel and damage aircraft. A FOD-prevention program of training, facility inspection, maintenance, and coordination between all affected parties can minimize FOD and its effects.

Foreign Object Debris Characterization at a Large International Airport

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) And Its Corresponding Damage Is A Well-Recognized Threat To Aircraft Safety.

The Federal Aviation Administration FOD research program, the University of Illinois Center of Excellence for Airport Technology (CEAT) in cooperation with the staff of the Chicago Department of Aviation, O’Hare International Airport (ORD) Operations, initiated an effort to characterize the FOD found on active runways at a major city airport. The primary objective was to characterize FOD by analyzing the FOD collected by common mechanical FOD removal devices during routine runway inspections.

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FOD Fundamentals

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Training Video

A Deeper Look Into FOD And The Significant Risk Its Presents On An Airfield

Kindly presented by Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport

FOD Detection Systems

A Presentation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

A Short Review of FOD Detection and Removal Systems

A range of FOD Detection and removal options are available to airports. This brief presentation by the FAA takes a look at the options currently available, while also suggesting a highly effective airport sweeper for FOD removal.

FAA FOD Advisory Circular

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FAA Advisory On Airport Foreign Object Debris

The guidance in this AC is particularly applicable to airport owners and operators, air carrier station managers, and general aviation operators. Individuals in these positions may then be able to communicate to apron crews, maintenance technicians, and aircraft servicing personnel the safety hazards posed by FOD.

Case Study - A Better FOD Sweeping experience Reduces Foreign Object Damage related Expenses And Improves Airside Safety

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Eielson AFB Flightline FOD Costs

A review of the cost reductions of 98% that were achieved in the ramp area at a USAF base after the FOD*BOSS Ultimate Airfield Sweeper was deployed.

Case Study - Choosing A Better FOD Sweeping Technology Reduces Foreign Object Damage Significantly

Eglin AFB FOD Reduction Costs

Eglin AFB Foreign Object Damage Cost Reductions

A review of how cost reductions of 99.9% were achieved at Eglin AFB after the FOD*BOSS Ultimate Runway Sweeper was deployed.

**FOD*BOSS Operator's Manual**

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Case Study - New FOD Sweeper Saves More Than 13,000 Work Hours A Year

RAF Station Mildenhall, UK Productivity Increases Achieved After FOD*BOSS Implementation

A review of the productivity gains that were achieved at the base after the FOD*BOSS Triplex Runway FOD sweeper system was incorporated into their FOD management program

What Is FOD?

The Ultimate Air Field Sweeper - What is FOD?

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Airfield Friction Sweepers Increase Airside Safety and Reduce Aircraft Damage

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**How to Maximise the Value of Your FOD*BOSS Ultimate Airport Sweeper Even Further**

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Is FOD A Problem And Why Is The Aviation Industry So Focused On It?

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Suggested Tender Specifications To Ensure You Can Choose The Safest, Most Effective, and Fastest Airport Sweeper

**A Specification List To Aid In Selecting The FOD*BOSS In Tender Processes**

Download this specification list to identify requirements that ensure the safest, most effective, and fastest airfield sweeper is supplied.

Airport FOD Sweeping: Expectations vs. Reality

A Critical Review Of The Cost Implications Of Different FOD Sweeping Technologies

A Critical Review of the Cost Implications of Different FOD Sweeping Methodologies

A Critical Review Of The Cost Implications Of Different FOD Sweeping Methodologies (CA)

What Is The Best Airport Sweeper?

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**Unsafe Imitation Airfield Sweepers Cost More To Own Than A Genuine FOD*BOSS**

A Quick Look At How To Develop A Meaningful Comparison On Two Seemingly Similar Products

Sometimes it’s not always easy to compare two products that claim to achieve the same endpoint. Airfield sweepers are no different, so when considering the financial implications of any comparison, we have tried to make it easier for you in this easy to read whitepaper.

Is The Lack Of Forward Operating Speed Actually Preventing More Frequent Sweeping?

Is The Lack Of Forward Operating Speed Of Your FOD Sweeping System Actually Preventing More Frequent Sweeping (CA)

Managing The FOD Load

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Designing An Effective Aviation FOD program

Designing An Effective Aviation FOD Program (CA)

A key to successful airside FOD management is establishing a well-designed and thorough FOD Management Plan. Here we have identified compliments and suggestions to what your FOD Management Plan can look like.