What term is used for the evacuation device that inflates when deployed and can also serve as a raft?

• A. Slide/Raft
• B. Slide
• C. Evacuation Device
• D. Inflatable Slide

Answer: (B)

The device used for emergency egress from a jet is called a slide. It inflates rapidly when deployed to allow passengers to slide away from the aircraft, and if the aircraft ends up on water, that same slide is designed to function as a life raft. So the core term to remember is slide, with the raft capability being an inherent part of its purpose in a ditching or water landing. While some contexts might emphasize the raft aspect by saying slide/raft, the standard, concise term used in procedures and training is slide. The other options are either too generic or describe variations of the same device without naming it as the common term.