Question 205Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is D) use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB. When a search aircraft is spotted, the best course of action is to utilize all available signaling methods to increase the chances of being located. The EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) will alert rescue authorities to your location, but visual signals can help guide the aircraft directly to your position. Using both the EPIRB and visual distress signals, such as flares, smoke signals, or mirrors, provides the most effective means of attracting the attention of the search aircraft and facilitating a successful rescue. The other options, while potentially useful in other scenarios, are not the most appropriate in this situation. Switching the EPIRB to homing mode (A) or using the voice transmission capability (B) may not be as effective as visual signals in this case. Turning on the strobe light (C) alone may not be enough to ensure the aircraft spots the life raft.