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A $100 3D-printed attachment could safeguard F-35s from $20M engine damage

Two weapons specialists at Luke Air Force Base have created a simple 3D-printed attachment ...
Nature

Effect of foreign object damage on fatigue performance of Inconel 718 welded joints

Foreign object damage (FOD) in Inconel 718 base metal(BM) and welded joints(WJ) was investigated using pendulum impact testing. The effects of impact energy on damage morphology, microstructure, and ...
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High cycle fatigue limit prediction of machining foreign object damaged TC17 titanium specimen based on the theory of critical distances

When an aircraft engine operates, the high-speed intake airflow often draws foreign hard objects (sand, rivets, and stones et al.) into the engine, resulting in damage to the fan or compressor blades.
Flying

5 Things You Can Do to Help Prevent Foreign Object Debris

FOD (Foreign Object Damage/Debris) is a serious aviation safety concern, defined as any object in an inappropriate airport location that can injure personnel or damage aircraft, affecting all types of ...
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Current Airport Inspection Practices Regarding FOD (Foreign Object Debris/Damage)

Unfortunately, this book can't be printed from the OpenBook. If you need to print pages from this book, we recommend downloading it as a PDF. Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this ...
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Be the face of Integrity and Discipline, not the face of FOD

August is Foreign Object Debris awareness month and Corpus Christi Army Depot FOD prevention program managers want you to be remembered for doing quality work and not dropping foreign object debris.
Flying

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