In the evacuation mnemonic DKPLAD, what does the final D stand for?

• A. Do not allow passengers to re-enter the A/C
• B. Detach mooring line from life raft
• C. Passengers can use slides as flotation aids until life rafts become available
• D. Keep passengers and crew together in a huddle

Answer: (A)

In an evacuation, the final instruction is to prevent anyone from re-entering the aircraft. Do not allow passengers to re-enter the aircraft is the rule because once people have evacuated, re-entry can expose them to dangerous conditions inside the fuselage—fire, smoke, fuel leaks, or structural damage—and it can create crowding and confusion that slows rescue and emergency response. The priority is to keep evacuees away from the aircraft and out of harm’s way, so responders can reach those in need and the exit paths stay clear. The other options don’t align with post-evacuation safety practices: detaching mooring lines from life rafts, using slides as flotation until life rafts are available, or keeping everyone in a tight huddle aren’t standard directives for after-evacuation procedures.