TRUE or FALSE: If a slide does not inflate at all, it can still be used as an apron slide

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not applicable
• D. Depends on the model

Answer: (A)

A slide that must inflate to function as an evacuation device relies on that inflation for rigidity, surface support, and proper deployment. If it doesn’t inflate at all, it won’t provide a stable, safe path for passengers to slide down or to control the descent, which makes it unusable as an apron slide. In practice, an inoperative slide is considered not fit for evacuation and would be taken out of service until repaired or replaced. So the statement is false.