Time Available Landing ABP Briefing for the Main Doors (No1 and No2) where CC are able to carry out an evacuation: what is the first task of the ABPs?

• A. When the aircraft comes to a complete stop, hold the passengers back until the CC have confirmed the slide has inflated
• B. Open the doors and begin evacuations
• C. Direct passengers to the nearest exits
• D. Escort passengers to seats

Answer: (A)

In this scenario, the priority is to ensure the exit path is actually ready before people start moving. The first task for ABPs is to hold passengers back at the door until the cabin crew have confirmed that the slide is fully inflated and the exit is safe to use. This sequencing prevents injuries from a premature evacuation and ensures the crew can control the situation.

Once the slide inflation is confirmed, opening the doors and beginning evacuations, directing passengers to the nearest exits, or directing people to seats become appropriate subsequent actions. But the very first step is to keep passengers back until the slide status is confirmed.