Can the Evacuation Tone be silenced from the F/A Stations?

Can the Evacuation Tone be silenced from the F/A Stations?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only in flight
• D. Only on ground

Answer: (A)

The Evacuation Tone is the cabin-wide alert that tells everyone an immediate evacuation is required. On the A320, flight attendants have a dedicated control at their stations to silence this tone. Pressing that control mutes the evacuation tone in the cabin so the crew can communicate, coordinate actions, or perform a controlled evacuation without the constant blare, while the cockpit retains control and can re-activate the alert if needed. This capability is available in normal operations and is intended to aid crew coordination rather than hide the emergency. So, the Evacuation Tone can be silenced from the F/A Stations.

The Evacuation Tone is the cabin-wide alert that tells everyone an immediate evacuation is required. On the A320, flight attendants have a dedicated control at their stations to silence this tone. Pressing that control mutes the evacuation tone in the cabin so the crew can communicate, coordinate actions, or perform a controlled evacuation without the constant blare, while the cockpit retains control and can re-activate the alert if needed. This capability is available in normal operations and is intended to aid crew coordination rather than hide the emergency. So, the Evacuation Tone can be silenced from the F/A Stations.