What should be done if slides deploy inside the cabin with no immediate damage?

What should be done if slides deploy inside the cabin with no immediate damage?

• A. Locate aspirator/butterfly valves
• B. Open the exit and evacuate
• C. Check oxygen masks
• D. Notify the flight deck

Answer: (A)

When a slide deploys inside the cabin, the immediate goal is to clear a safe evacuation path. The inflation/deflation system includes valves—often called aspirator or butterfly valves—that control air flow to the slide. Locating and operating these valves to deflate the slide removes a major obstacle at the exit, allowing passengers to reach and use the door safely. Opening the exit and evacuating without deflating can cause the inflated slide to block the doorway, creating a hazard. Checking oxygen masks isn’t directly relevant to this issue, and while informing the flight deck is important, it should come after you’ve ensured a clear exit. Deflating the slide first directly addresses the obstruction and enables a safe, orderly evacuation.

When a slide deploys inside the cabin, the immediate goal is to clear a safe evacuation path. The inflation/deflation system includes valves—often called aspirator or butterfly valves—that control air flow to the slide. Locating and operating these valves to deflate the slide removes a major obstacle at the exit, allowing passengers to reach and use the door safely. Opening the exit and evacuating without deflating can cause the inflated slide to block the doorway, creating a hazard. Checking oxygen masks isn’t directly relevant to this issue, and while informing the flight deck is important, it should come after you’ve ensured a clear exit. Deflating the slide first directly addresses the obstruction and enables a safe, orderly evacuation.