Which statement about the A330-200's flotation devices at door 3L/R is correct?

Which statement about the A330-200's flotation devices at door 3L/R is correct?

• A. It has a single-lane slide that can be used as a flotation device
• B. It has a double-lane slide raft
• C. It has no flotation capability
• D. It has a standard life vest only

Answer: (A)

At door 3L/3R on the A330-200, the flotation setup is a single-lane inflatable slide that can be detached and used as a life raft. This means when the door is opened in a water evacuation, the slide deploys and remains as one buoyant channel to support evacuees, effectively serving as a flotation device in addition to the wearable life vests. The single-lane design reflects the door’s configuration, while other doors may use different slide/raft arrangements, such as double-lane setups. So the correct statement is that it has a single-lane slide that can be used as a flotation device.

At door 3L/3R on the A330-200, the flotation setup is a single-lane inflatable slide that can be detached and used as a life raft. This means when the door is opened in a water evacuation, the slide deploys and remains as one buoyant channel to support evacuees, effectively serving as a flotation device in addition to the wearable life vests. The single-lane design reflects the door’s configuration, while other doors may use different slide/raft arrangements, such as double-lane setups. So the correct statement is that it has a single-lane slide that can be used as a flotation device.