Effective Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Prevention in Aerospace Operations

Foreign Object Debris (FOD) presents a significant risk to product safety, airworthiness, and operational performance within the aerospace industry. AS9146 defines the requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an effective FOD prevention programme across aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, and assembly environments.

Henning Aviation’s AS9146 FOD Prevention – ½ Day Course provides a practical and structured introduction to FOD prevention principles, focusing on how organisations can reduce risk, improve discipline, and demonstrate compliance with customer and regulatory expectations.

Course Outline:

Introduction to AS9146 and FOD terminology

Understanding FOD risks and their impact on safety and quality

AS9146 requirements and expectations

Roles and responsibilities for FOD prevention

FOD prevention techniques, controls, and best practices

Integrating FOD prevention into daily operations and quality systems

Monitoring effectiveness and driving continual improvement

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the purpose and requirements of AS9146

Recognise common sources and risks of FOD

Understand their responsibilities within a FOD prevention programme

Apply practical FOD prevention controls in the workplace

Support compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry requirements

Benefits of the Course:

Clear, practical introduction delivered in a half-day format

Focused on real-world aerospace manufacturing and assembly environments

Supports improved safety, product integrity, and audit readiness

Suitable for production, quality, engineering, and supervisory personnel