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EUROCOPTER EC135  29/08/2015        FOD.                                                                                                                   Rag ingested into rotor brake and onto both engine intake grills.  Momentary illumination of the rotor brake caution was observed. Brake handle confirmed in the off position. Caution illuminated again approx 5 secs later for approx 2 secs. All other indications normal. Emergency checklist consulted and flight continued to destination with no further cautions. Post flight inspection with engineer revealed evidence of ingestion of a rag past the rotor brake and onto both engine intake grills.         ...

                 What is "Foreign Object Debris"? "Foreign Object Debris" is anything that potentially impairs the aircraft’s ability to fly. This may include tools, nuts, bolts, caps, paper, vehicles, people, construction material, packaging, plastic bags, dogs, cats, birds, pencils, phones, books, rocks, pavement pieces, aluminium cans, etc. A "Foreign Object Debris" can be all kinds of objects like these: What can be the consequences of "Foreign Object Debris"?                     "Foreign Object Debris" in the wrong place can create a potential safety problem.                           Or, in other words:  "Foreign Object Debris“ => "Foreign Object Damage" What might be consequences of "Foreign Object Damage"?                       Accident How can ...

         Ground Run is an important part of maintenance and it should carried out with proper procedure and follow all relevant instruction.  Approval  for an engine ground run must be obtained from airport.      Safety All personnel concerned with engine ground running must be fully conversant with  rules and with the following requirements, which must be complied with at all times.  The aircraft must be positioned correctly  in such a way that engine  running will not harm persons or cause damage to aircraft, buildings, installations,  vehicles or equipment in the vicinity. All apron equipment must be placed at a safe distance from the aircraft. Where applicable, the rear area must be closed, to safeguard vehicular  traffic.  The aircraft anti-collision beacon(s) must be switched on before engines are started and must remain on for the duration of the ground run. AME must ensure that th...

CAR M AMC M.A.301 -1- Continuing airworthiness tasks 1. With regard to the pre-flight inspection it is intended to mean all of the actions necessary to ensure that the aircraft is fit to make the intended flight. These should typically include but are not necessarily limited to: a) a walk-around type inspection of the aircraft and its emergency equipment for condition including, in particular, any obvious signs of wear, damage or leakage. In addition, the presence of all required equipment including emergency equipment should be established. b) an inspection of the aircraft continuing airworthiness record system or the operators technical log as applicable to ensure that the intended flight is not adversely affected by any outstanding deferred defects and that no required maintenance action shown in the maintenance statement is overdue or will become due during the flight. c) a control that consumable fluids, gases etc. uplifted prior to flight are of the correct specification...