Lifelines are used for what purpose?

• A. In a ditching to provide greater stability on the wings
• B. To stabilize the cabin during turbulence
• C. To secure passengers to their seats during takeoff
• D. To anchor crew to seats during flight

Answer: (A)

Lifelines are emergency handholds used during a ditching to give people something to grasp on the wing, helping them stay stable and move safely toward the exits. In a water landing, the wing surface can be slippery and wind and waves make footing unstable, so the lifelines provide a secure line to hold onto, aiding evacuation. They aren’t for keeping the cabin stable during turbulence, nor are they meant to secure passengers to seats or anchor crew to seats during flight.