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NCATT FOE – Elements of Basic Awareness StandardSubject, Performance and Task Knowledge RequirementsV. Lost ItemsNCATT Level BIdentify the relationship of basic facts and state general principles of reporting lost orfound items.• Report Missing, Lost and Found Items—This is an integral part of having asuccessful FOD Program and all technicians are encouraged and responsibleto report missing, lost or found items. Typically there is a documentedprocess of steps that are to be followed, and is designed to ensureemployees will report lost items before they cause damage. At most facilitiesthere are NO repercussions for reporting a lost or missing tool or item even ifthe technician is at fault. Although established as a positive self reportingmethod, repeat offenders may face disciplinary action.• If an item is lost during an assembly, manufacturing, or maintenance task,cease activity in the affected area and initiate a search for the item. Continuethis search until the item is found or adequate assurances are made that theitem is not contained in the aircraft, aerospace vehicle or assembly.Searching for such items may require de-paneling or nondestructiveinspections, including flashlight and mirror, borescope and x-ray. If an itemcannot be located after a search has been completed, annotate the applicableforms with a description of the item and the search procedure that wasfollowed.VI.Physical Entry & Personnel ControlNCATT Level BIdentify the relationship of basic facts and state general principles about physical entryinto both flight hardware and FOD designated areas.• General Entry—When physical entry is required into flight hardware (e.g.,crew compartment, engine intake, exhaust, fuel tank areas, etc.) personnelshould remove all loose objects, badges, jewelry, etc., from clothing.Pocketless or closed zippered pocket coveralls should be worn to precludeforeign objects dropping from pockets.• Designated Areas—A FOD designated area is any area where flight hardwareis in place and exposure to foreign objects would potentially cause a systemor product failure due to deterioration, malfunction or damage.o Most manufacturing companies identify FOD designated areas based on arisk assessment of the potential for FO to migrate into the final product.Requirements for entry into and working within these areas increase asthe final product progresses through the factory to customer delivery.Copyright © 2009 by the National Center Aerospace & Transportation Technologies. All rights reserved.Individuals may download, print, and make copies of this documentfor their own personal use. Commercial use prohibitedMay 2009.Page 12 of 17
NCATT FOE – Elements of Basic Awareness StandardSubject, Performance and Task Knowledge Requirementso FOD designated areas whether found in manufacturing operations, repairstation or general repair facilities, are selected and defined by theindividual aerospace operator in accordance with their particularoperational requirements. FOD designated areas are typically identifiedas: FOD Awareness, FOD Sensitive, FOD Critical, FOD Restricted andFOD Controlled. Entry into these areas is limited in accordance with theorganization’s established FOD/FOE Program Procedures. Theprocedures may include training and/or certification(s) coupled toappropriate authorization.VII.Reporting & InvestigatingNCATT Level AIdentify basic facts and terms about reporting Foreign Object Damage incidents andinvestigation requirements.• All Foreign Object Damage should be reported immediately and investigatedas soon as possible. When a FOD incident occurs, operations shouldimmediately cease and an investigation should be initiated to determine thecause. Cause and corrective action should be attained in a timely manner topreclude similar occurrences in the future - “lessons learned.” Cause may bedetermined by visual observation, forensic analysis or by location of theobject.• Follow established procedures for formally reporting FOD incidents as theymay vary from company to company.• All FOD incidents reports should be forward to the FOD Focal Point (seedefinitions) for investigation, cause and corrective action.Copyright © 2009 by the National Center Aerospace & Transportation Technologies. All rights reserved.Individuals may download, print, and make copies of this documentfor their own personal use. Commercial use prohibitedMay 2009.Page 13 of 17
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