I didn’t agree with the instructors statement that timing begins when a/c is stopped. It takes time for PIC to asses the situation, talk to ATC, Fire Chief... Then, as you guys say, Captain or next alive in a chain of command gives an order to Evacuate and everybody should be out in 90sec.
I believe this timing has to do more with how big exits manufacturer has to make in order to satisfy regulator that a full load of pax can evacuate in given time. So it would be un-logical (stupid) to start counting before the Evac actually starts and that is the moment the order is given.
I'd like to thank you for your replays. It would help me if you know a reference that I can use to prove my case.
goranb
P.S. Unfortunately I'm no longer in Malta.
- have to change my profile.