This Industrial strength heavy duty vinyl FOD bag has a zipper top opening for easy disposal and empying of foreign object debris. A slot in the cover allows quick and easy deposit and prevents debris materials from falling out and endangering ground support crew and aircrafts. The padding helps the bag hold its shape and the hook and loop hanging style straps allow the bag to be hung on railings, scissor lifts, tag truck mounts and so much more.
Features:
Zipper Top
Water Resistant
Slotted Opening for easy access
Hook and Loop Strap
Heavy Duty material holds shape
Select Small Size 10"x12"x8" or Large Size 12"x16"x10"
FOD means foreign object debris, any loose item on the ramp that an engine could suck in or a tire could throw. The padded FOD bags are pouches a crew carries or wears to collect bolts, caps, and trash during a walk down, and the secure bucket covers snap over an open bucket so the contents cannot spill out and turn into debris themselves. Both are simple tools that back up an airport FOD program and keep the ramp clean.
Do you carry a windsock, and where does it go?
Yes, there is an orange double stitched windsock for reading wind direction and rough speed at a glance. Crews and pilots use them around helipads, private strips, fuel points, and anywhere knowing the wind matters before a takeoff, landing, or fuel transfer. The bright orange color and heavy stitching are there so it holds up to constant wind and stays easy to read from a distance.
Do small operations and private hangars really need FOD gear?
Yes, debris does not care how big the operation is. One dropped bolt or fuel cap can wreck an engine or get thrown by prop wash, so even a single plane hangar is better off with a FOD bag on every walk down and covers on any open buckets. The gear costs very little next to the damage it prevents, and making the walk down a habit keeps a small ramp just as clean as a major airport.