Which description best matches the role of an Able-Bodied Assistant?

• A. Assist when slide inflates and then deflates.
• B. Manage in-flight catering orders.
• C. Direct passengers during boarding.
• D. Operate the aircraft's communications system.

Answer: (A)

The main concept is the Able-Bodied Assistant’s role in emergency procedures, specifically evacuation safety. An ABA is trained to support the crew during evacuations, including assisting with the evacuation slides. The description that fits best is that the ABA helps during the slide deployment process—when the slide inflates and then deflates—ensuring passengers can exit safely and the exit remains clear. Duties like managing catering orders, directing boarding, or operating the aircraft’s communications system aren’t part of the ABA’s safety-focused role, so they don’t match as well.