Aircraft Tool Control Guide
This guide summarises tool-control practice for line and base maintenance and how automated systems support it, citing FAA FOD guidance and Snap-on Industrial.
Why tool control
- Tools left in aircraft become foreign object debris; the FAA describes FOD programmes in AC 150/5210-24 [1].
Basic controls
- Organised, shadowed storage so a missing tool is visible [2].
- Checkout records per technician and aircraft [3].
Automated tool control
- Badge or keypad access, audit trail and real-time tracking [3].
- Lockers for irregular items such as cords [3].
Products referenced in this guide
DMC – Daniels Manufacturing CorporationAircraft Wiring & Connector ToolsRFQ
DMC AF8 8-Indent Crimp Tool (M22520/1-01)
Model: AF8
- 8-impression crimp for maximum tensile strength on closed-barrel contacts
- Ratchet controls the cycle in both handle directions
- 8-position selector knob, lockable with pin or safety wire
- Over a thousand turret heads available
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Aircraft Tool Control & FOD Management · All aviation guides
Frequently asked questions
Is automated tool control mandatory?
No single FAA rule requires it; it is one way to implement your organisation's tool-control procedure.
What should happen when a tool is missing?
Follow your lost-tool procedure before releasing the aircraft.
This guide is general information. It does not replace the aircraft maintenance manual, the operator's approved procedures or the rules of the competent civil aviation authority.
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