Lockheed Martin FOD Foreign Object Debris Prevention - Awareness and Training Program

F

Fatboy

#1
I just received a letter from Lockheed Martin concering foreign object debris (FOD). They are requesting that we implement a program for prevention, awareness and training. Does anyone out there subscribe to this requirement? If so how did you satisfy the requirement?
 
Elsmar Forum Sponsor
G

Greg B

#2
Fatboy said:
I just received a letter from Lockheed Martin concering foreign object debris (FOD). They are requesting that we implement a program for prevention, awareness and training. Does anyone out there subscribe to this requirement? If so how did you satisfy the requirement?
I do not have a written procedure but it was a fairly simple routine when I was in the Airforce. We had the following in place:
  • Controlled FOD walks to ensure that no FOD was present in work areas or surrounds,
  • Road Sweepers and hanger sweepers were used to ensure surrounds and work areas were clean,
  • Controlled toolboards to ensure that ALL tools were accounted for at the beginning & end of each task,
  • Procedures for lost tools & equipment and search procedures,
  • QC inspectors to inspect all panels before they are secured to ensure no FOD is present

There are a myriad of things to control FOD. Marked Disposal Bins, Signage etc. A 5S program is a good place to start along with GMP requirements. I'm sure Lockheed could help you out. Let me know how you go.

Greg B
 

Wes Bucey

Quite Involved in Discussions
#3
Fatboy said:
I just received a letter from Lockheed Martin concering foreign object debris (FOD). They are requesting that we implement a program for prevention, awareness and training. Does anyone out there subscribe to this requirement? If so how did you satisfy the requirement?
Just as an aside, look at this thread on the consequences of FOD:
http://elsmar.com/Forums/showpost.php?p=67763&postcount=1
which discusses a lost screw in a nuclear plant.

I would suggest a rigorous 5S program which incorporates the suggestions of Greg B. I wouldn't hesitate to ask Lockheed Martin if they have some handy checklists for prevention which can help your organization meet their requirements. It might be especially helpful if they have some awareness and training materials you can adapt for your organization.
 

al40

Quite Involved in Discussions
#4
Did you eber find a FOD procedure?

Fatboy said:
I just received a letter from Lockheed Martin concering foreign object debris (FOD). They are requesting that we implement a program for prevention, awareness and training. Does anyone out there subscribe to this requirement? If so how did you satisfy the requirement?
I'm needing to write a FOD procedure as well for Lockheed and need a document to refere to.
:thanx:
 
F

Fatboy

#5
5S for FOD

We are in the process of implementing 5S to satisfy the FOD requirement. Therefore, a formal FOD document has not been put into place. Sorry that I could not help.
 
J

Jim Howe

#7
foreign objects

Al, I believe your post more accurately describes what Lockheed Martin is after. I can recall performing FOD on battery packs for Captor mines. If a small strip of wire, or solder spatter, or anything else that was conductive entered the battery pack compartment prior to sealing, the results could be catastrophic!
On another note consider a small solder ball lodged inside the hermetic seal of a canned relay. In the past our labs would conduct particle impact testing on such devices to root out any foreign particles that might create a short circuit causing catastrophic failure.
All electronic assemblers and solders received training in this regard at Goodyear Aerospace in the 1980's, which just happens to be Lockheed Martin today.
 
H

hofner

#8
FOD Procedure

Al Rosen said:
You may be interested in the attached standard, MIL-STD-980, FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION IN AEROSPACE PRODUCTS.
Thank you for the information. We're about to endure a 45208 audit by Lockheed Martin and they have requested that an FOD procedure grace our Quality System.

Cheers,
Kurt Selvig
Cascade engineering Technologies, Inc.
 
Thread starter Similar threads Forum Replies Date
B Lockheed Martin Supplier requirements "Implementing Procedure" Customer and Company Specific Requirements 6
A Producibility Plan for Lockheed Martin - Seeking example AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 3
B Lockheed Q2R Revision 10 FAI Planning Example AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 2
M Ebook of English Grammar by 'Wren and Martin' Book, Video, Blog and Web Site Reviews and Recommendations 8
R FOD Risk Assessment - What tools would you recommend for assessing FOD risk? AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 1
Marc Fuel tank issue (FOD) hits Boeing’s 737 MAX - Feb 2020 World News 19
H Asked by a customer to install a FOD program AS 9146 Training - Internal, External, Online and Distance Learning 4
M FOD Standards - NAS412 & AS9146 AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 2
D Ideas for Poka Yoke or Improvement - Aluminum FOD in Assembly Customer Complaints 3
K FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) - AS9100 & Hook Assemblies AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 11
I Aerospace Fastener FOD Program AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 5
S AS9100 FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) Requirements AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 10
S AS9100 and Nadcap vs. NAS412 (FOD program) AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 8
S FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) and AS9100 compliance AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 2
D Error Proofing Workstation FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) Problem Solving, Root Cause Fault and Failure Analysis 7
L Looking for training Video on FOD translated into Russian AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 3
J Getting Employee "Buy In" For FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) Control Program AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 25
R FOD (Foreign Objects and Debris) Control mechanism AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 6
E Would Corrosion on Aluminum be considered FOD (Foreign Object Debris)? Nonconformance and Corrective Action 8
R FOD (Foreign Object Damage/Debris) Control Procedure AS9100, IAQG, NADCAP and Aerospace related Standards and Requirements 9
A Foreign Object Damage "FOD" Training presentation needed Training - Internal, External, Online and Distance Learning 19

Similar threads

Top Bottom