ASTM F3617-22

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F3617 −22
Standard Guide for
Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Elements of Basic
Awareness and Personnel Certification
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3617; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope (6) Stock items (for example, rivets, washers, fasteners,
and other hardware)
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to address the fundamental
(7) Perishabletools(forexample,drills,reamers,apextips)
activities and functions for professionals engaged in Foreign
Object Elimination (FOE) program activities.
3.1.2 FOD Barriers, n—devices such as edge protectors,
caps, plugs, and protective covers used for hoses, cables, ducts,
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
electronic components, and other hardware exposed to poten-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tial damage.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.3 FOD Prevention Area Designation, n—the area des-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ignation process ensures the appropriate level of control is
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
assigned to each applicable area in the FOD Prevention
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Program, based on several factors for the area being catego-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
rized including, but not limited to, the criticality of the area’s
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
product, process and equipment, and specific customer require-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ments.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.4 FOD Prevention Area Focal, n—Site, Program, and
Product of Function personnel assigned to provide guidance,
2. Referenced Documents
2 support, FOD prevention initiatives, and ensure coverage with
2.1 ASTM Standard:
sufficient authority, time, budget, and organizational freedom
F3060 Terminology for Aircraft
to identify and implement FOD prevention measures.
3. Terminology
3.1.5 FOD Prevention Designated Areas, n—product areas
with products or systems in which the application of house-
3.1 Basic Terms and Definitions (Level 1) (see Table 1):
3.1.1 Consumables/MSP (Miscellaneous Small Parts)/PLS keeping cleaning processes and inspections will help prevent
migration and ensure that no foreign objects will be passed on
(Production Line Stock), n—supplies provided to workers that
are expendable. or impact testing or development.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Examples are:
3.1.6 FOD Prevention Program Leader, n—the person with
(1) Issued apparel (for example, gloves, hair nets, snoods,
the responsibility and authority for establishment,
booties, etc.)
implementation, and maintenance of the FOD Prevention
(2) Safety glasses and shop coats
Program.
(3) Glue, paint, sealant
3.1.7 FOD Prevention Program Responsibility, n—any and
(4) Rags, gauze pads, swabs
all persons who work on or around aerospace products.
(5) Sandpaper, brushes, applicators, paper, pens, plastic
covers
3.1.8 FOD Walk/Sweep, n—physical inspection and re-
moval of FO in an assigned area or a zone.
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F46 on Aerospace
3.1.9 Foreign Object (FO), n—an alien substance or article
Personnel and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F46.01 on Aerospace
(examples include, but are not limited to, tools, consumables,
Engineers and Technicians.
hardware, product protective devices, personal items, product
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. DOI:
10.1520/F3617-22.
process debris, operations debris, environmental debris) that
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could potentially enter and/or migrate into or on a product or
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system, potentially causing damage if not removed and con-
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F3617−22
TABLE 1 Knowledge Level Definitions
LEVEL 1 A familiarization with the principal elements of the subject.
Objectives:
 The applicant should be familiar with the basic elements of the subject.
 The applicant should be able to give a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples.
 The applicant should be able to use typical terms.
LEVEL 2 A general knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
An ability to apply that knowledge.
Objectives:
 The applicant should be able to understand the theoretical fundamentals of the subject.
 The applicant should be able to give a general description of the subject using, as appropriate, typical examples.
 The applicant should be able to use mathematical formulae in conjunction with physical laws describing the subject.
 The applicant should be able to read and understand sketches, drawings, and schematics describing the subject.
 The applicant should be able to apply his knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures.
LEVEL 3 A detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.
A capacity to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in a logical and comprehensive manner.
Objectives:
 The applicant should know the theory of the subject and interrelationships with other subjects.
 The applicant should be able to give a detailed description of the subject using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples.
 The applicant should understand and be able to use mathematical formulae related to the subject.
 The applicant should be able to read, understand, and prepare sketches, simple drawings, and schematics describing the subject.
 The applicant should be able to apply his knowledge in a practical manner using manufacturer’s instructions.
 The applicant should be able to interpret results from various sources and measurements and apply corrective action where appropriate.
3.1.10 Foreign Object Damage (FOD), n—any damage or 6.1.1 Consumables, Hardware, and Personnel Items
incident attributed to a foreign object that can be expressed in 6.1.2 Kitted Hardware
physical or economic terms, and that may or may not degrade 6.1.3 Hardware Removal, Control, Replacement
a product or system’s required safety and/or performance 6.1.4 Hardware Storage
characteristics. 6.1.5 Tote Trays and Containers
3.1.11 Foreign Object Debris (FOD), n—any foreign object
7. Housekeeping and Clean-As-You-Go – (Level 2)
that has entered and/or migrated into/on a product or system
7.1 Demonstrate a general knowledge of the theoretical and
and could potentially cause FOD if not removed or controlled.
practical application aspects of the following subjects. (See
3.1
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