The term debris pronounced 'debri', refers to any broken or
scattered pieces which remains as a result of wreckage or something destroyed.
Call it ruins, rubble, fragments; they all mean the same. The only unique fact
is that in aviation, the term debris is used. It’s very common to hear airport
staff shorten the term to FODs (foreign object debris).
Foreign object debris can lead to a considerable amount of damage
when not cleared. Most airports, all in fact, organize occasional walks to inspect
and make sure all areas are free of
unwanted debris. FODs pose huge threats that can even endanger human life.
Debris can be of all forms. Broken bottles, rubber, metals,stones,paper,
plastics, and so on.
For instance, metal debris on the runway can cause the
undercarriage of aircraft to burst or the tyres of operating vehicles on the
ramp. Also, ruins from bird strikes can also be sucked into the engines of a
static or moving aircraft which will cause bigger problems like engine
malfunction which will put the lives of passengers at risk.
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