Who is responsible for spare life vests in a ditching?

Who is responsible for spare life vests in a ditching?

• A. FA 2
• B. FA 3
• C. Captain
• D. First Officer

Answer: (A)

In a ditching, safety equipment is managed by the cabin crew, not by the pilots. The flight attendants are responsible for inventory, preparation, and distribution of life jackets. Among the cabin crew, the person assigned to manage the mid‑cabin safety equipment—often designated as FA 2—is the one who ensures spare life vests are available and ready for use. The captain and first officer lead the flight and coordinate with cabin crew, but they don’t handle the day-to-day stocking of safety gear. That’s why the flight attendant in charge of the relevant cabin area (FA 2) is the designated person for spare life vests.

In a ditching, safety equipment is managed by the cabin crew, not by the pilots. The flight attendants are responsible for inventory, preparation, and distribution of life jackets. Among the cabin crew, the person assigned to manage the mid‑cabin safety equipment—often designated as FA 2—is the one who ensures spare life vests are available and ready for use. The captain and first officer lead the flight and coordinate with cabin crew, but they don’t handle the day-to-day stocking of safety gear. That’s why the flight attendant in charge of the relevant cabin area (FA 2) is the designated person for spare life vests.