Which equipment is not on the A320 EOW?

• A. Floating seat cushions
• B. Life vests
• C. First aid kit
• D. Oxygen masks

Answer: (A)

In the A320, Emergency Onboard Equipment is the set of life-critical gear the crew must have ready for emergencies, especially for safety during cabin depressurization or a water ditching. Life vests, oxygen masks, and a first aid kit are standard pieces of that equipment because regulations require immediate access to personal flotation for passengers, reliable oxygen supply for everyone on board, and medical supplies for injuries or illness.

Floating seat cushions, on the other hand, are not part of the A320’s Emergency Onboard Equipment. They aren’t certified life-saving devices and aren’t required or designed to provide reliable flotation in an emergency. Life vests (and, if needed, liferafts) fulfill the official safety role for flotation, while oxygen masks and a first aid kit address other immediate safety needs. That’s why floating seat cushions aren’t included in the A320 EOW.