Which statement about OWE slides is true?

Which statement about OWE slides is true?

• A. They can be detached and used as flotation devices
• B. They cannot be detached under any circumstance
• C. They require landing approval to detach
• D. They are single-use only

Answer: (C)

Over-wing evacuation slides are designed to be detached only when the aircraft is on the ground and has received proper landing clearance. This control keeps the wing and surrounding area safe during evacuation, ensuring the slide is detached in a stable, safe environment rather than mid-flight where attempting to remove it could cause improper inflation, save for debris or injury on the wing, or interfere with other safety operations. The crew must confirm that the airplane has landed and is fully safe before detaching the slide so it can be used as intended, such as a flotation aid if needed after a water landing. The other statements don’t fit because detaching in flight isn’t permitted, they aren’t strictly single-use, and detachment isn’t allowed under all circumstances.

Over-wing evacuation slides are designed to be detached only when the aircraft is on the ground and has received proper landing clearance. This control keeps the wing and surrounding area safe during evacuation, ensuring the slide is detached in a stable, safe environment rather than mid-flight where attempting to remove it could cause improper inflation, save for debris or injury on the wing, or interfere with other safety operations. The crew must confirm that the airplane has landed and is fully safe before detaching the slide so it can be used as intended, such as a flotation aid if needed after a water landing. The other statements don’t fit because detaching in flight isn’t permitted, they aren’t strictly single-use, and detachment isn’t allowed under all circumstances.