Which statement about wearing a PBE is correct?

Which statement about wearing a PBE is correct?

• A. When smoke or fumes are present
• B. Always wear PBE during flight
• C. Only during takeoff
• D. Never wear PBE

Answer: (A)

PBE is an emergency breathing device used to protect you from inhaling smoke and toxic fumes when the air quality is compromised. It provides a clean, breathable supply so you can maintain breathing and stay focused while you assess the situation and evacuate if needed. Because it’s designed for emergencies, you don’t wear it during normal flight; it’s not practical to have on at all times and it’s intended for use only when smoke or fumes are present. It isn’t limited to takeoff, and it isn’t something you would wear never—it’s specifically for conditions where the air is contaminated. So the correct statement is to wear a PBE when smoke or fumes are present.

PBE is an emergency breathing device used to protect you from inhaling smoke and toxic fumes when the air quality is compromised. It provides a clean, breathable supply so you can maintain breathing and stay focused while you assess the situation and evacuate if needed. Because it’s designed for emergencies, you don’t wear it during normal flight; it’s not practical to have on at all times and it’s intended for use only when smoke or fumes are present. It isn’t limited to takeoff, and it isn’t something you would wear never—it’s specifically for conditions where the air is contaminated. So the correct statement is to wear a PBE when smoke or fumes are present.