Define FOD and provide two prevention measures on the ramp.

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FOD stands for Foreign Object Debris—any object that does not belong on the airport ramp or in the aircraft environment and that can cause damage if ingested by an engine, sucked into internal systems, or struck by rotating parts. On the ramp, two practical prevention measures are keeping the area clean and inspecting the area before engine start. Keeping the ramp clean reduces the number of loose objects—nuts, bolts, tools, rocks, or debris—that could be drawn into an engine or strike a surface. A pre-start inspection helps you spot any debris or stray items around the aircraft or in the engine intake and remove them before power is applied, preventing potential engine damage and safety incidents during startup. Other options describe topics unrelated to ramp safety and FOD prevention, such as flight planning or fuel density, which do not address the debris hazard on the ramp.