Which of the following statements is true about the OWE on the A220?

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Which of the following statements is true about the OWE on the A220?

The OWE refers to the Overwing Exit lifeline/escape rope system. On the A220, this safety device is designed to be ready at all times, so it is always armed. This ensures immediate usability in an evacuation because there is no need for a separate arming action during flight. If it weren’t always armed, there could be a risk that passengers wouldn’t have a ready means to descend from the wing or that an evacuation could be delayed. The design choice to keep it in a constant armed state avoids those delays and aligns with the requirement that evacuation equipment be immediately available when needed.

The OWE refers to the Overwing Exit lifeline/escape rope system. On the A220, this safety device is designed to be ready at all times, so it is always armed. This ensures immediate usability in an evacuation because there is no need for a separate arming action during flight. If it weren’t always armed, there could be a risk that passengers wouldn’t have a ready means to descend from the wing or that an evacuation could be delayed. The design choice to keep it in a constant armed state avoids those delays and aligns with the requirement that evacuation equipment be immediately available when needed.

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