Which is the secondary means of aircraft egress?

• A. Escape Ropes
• B. Escape Slides/Slide raft
• C. Crew Entrance Door
• D. Ground Evacuation

Answer: (A)

Escape ropes are the backup path used when the primary exit method (the slide) isn’t available or can’t be used. They’re installed at certain exits, such as some overwing or non-slide exits, and are deployed to give passengers a way to descend to the ground when a slide cannot be employed. This secondary option is specifically for situations where the usual slide isn’t usable or present, making it the correct choice. The crew entrance door is mainly for crew access, not passenger evacuation, and ground evacuation describes the overall process after leaving the aircraft on the ground, not a specific egress method.