Which item is used as a flotation device for passengers in a ditching?

• A. Seat Cushion
• B. Crew Life Vest
• C. Emergency Flashlight
• D. Quick Release Seat Belt

Answer: (A)

In a ditching, staying afloat quickly is the priority, and items that float can be used as immediate flotation aids. The seat cushion is buoyant and located right with the passenger seats, so it can be easily removed and used to help keep a person afloat. It provides buoyancy and can be held under the arms or placed under the body to keep the head above water, making it a simple, accessible flotation device for passengers.

A crew life vest is worn as personal flotation by crew members, not typically used as a standalone flotation aid for passengers during passenger evacuation. An emergency flashlight helps with signaling and locating people in water, but it doesn’t provide buoyancy. A quick-release seat belt is for freeing a person from restrictions, not for staying afloat.