After CC have confirmed the slide is inflated at the main doors, what is the ABP task?

• A. Leave the aircraft first and hold the slide at the bottom, assisting passengers to their feet.
• B. Remain at the door to guide everyone off the slide.
• C. Re-strape into seat and wait for further instructions.
• D. Close the door and stop the evacuation.

Answer: (A)

In an evacuation, the Able-Bodied Passenger’s role is to take initiative and help others exit quickly and safely. Once the slide at the main door is inflated, the ABP should leave the aircraft first and hold the bottom of the slide. This stabilizes the slide, keeps it clear of the door area, and allows the ABP to guide passengers as they slide out and then assist them to their feet so they can move away from the door promptly. Staying at the door to direct everyone off would slow the evacuation and interfere with the slide’s use. Re‑strapping into a seat or waiting for further instructions delays a vital safety process, and closing the door would end the evacuation.