What is the final action in the Emergency Egress sequence?

What is the final action in the Emergency Egress sequence?

• A. Inflate
• B. Egress
• C. Wait
• D. Jettison

Answer: (A)

Inflating the flotation device is the final action in the Emergency Egress sequence. After you’ve opened the exit and moved clear of the aircraft, you finalize your egress by inflating your life vest or the emergency flotation gear so you have buoyancy and are easier to spot by rescuers. Some devices auto-inflate on water contact, but if manual inflation is required, do it once you’re clear of the helicopter to ensure you’re afloat and not hindered during exit. Waiting would leave you without buoyancy longer, and jettisoning or continuing to egress aren’t the final steps in this sequence.

Inflating the flotation device is the final action in the Emergency Egress sequence. After you’ve opened the exit and moved clear of the aircraft, you finalize your egress by inflating your life vest or the emergency flotation gear so you have buoyancy and are easier to spot by rescuers. Some devices auto-inflate on water contact, but if manual inflation is required, do it once you’re clear of the helicopter to ensure you’re afloat and not hindered during exit. Waiting would leave you without buoyancy longer, and jettisoning or continuing to egress aren’t the final steps in this sequence.