What is the evacuation device that can be used as a raft and is deployed from the aircraft called?

• A. Slide
• B. Raft
• C. Escape Slide
• D. Slide/Raft

Answer: (D)

Evacuation devices at aircraft doors are designed to work in two ways: they function as a slide for fast egress on land, and when needed, they convert into a life raft for water evacuations. This dual-function nature is why the term Slide/Raft is used. It indicates a single device that is deployed from the door and inflates to provide both a slide for people to slide down and a raft that floats if the aircraft is on water. A slide alone describes only the ground-use function, while a raft alone describes the floating rescue option without the slide aspect. An Escape Slide is a general term for inflatable evacuation slides but doesn’t explicitly convey the raft capability. So, the best answer is Slide/Raft because it captures both essential functions and the deployment method.