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Pages 31-36

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... DOCUMENTED ITEMS Documentation is an important component of FOD management, as it provides the airport operator or FOD manager with historical FOD data for the airport. By analyzing past FOD events, the airport operator or FOD manager can take appropriate action to minimize future FOD events and enact best practices.
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... ASSESSING PERFORMANCE To determine the effectiveness of the FOD management program and various FOD prevention techniques that have been adopted as part of that program, airports will find it useful to assess their performance in relation to FOD.
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... At this point the airport operator or other qualified personnel may weigh the options that are presented to them in addressing a particular hazard. In addition, before a FOD management program can be implemented, it is necessary to consider how the program will be funded, who will oversee it, and the implementation schedule.
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... Another manufacturer provides a software toolbox that enables the airport to store, view, and analyze all detection data provided by the system. As a result, trends and patterns can be identified that will allow the airport to improve its overall FOD management program.
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... . Analysis of Foreign Object Debris For the purpose of documenting FOD, 64% of participating airports maintain an electronic database.
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... Thus, percentages do not total 100%. 7% 20% 20% 27% 73% 87% State regulatory agency Air carriers FAA (or similar)
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