Which description accurately reflects A321E's exit configuration?

• A. 2 overwing exits
• B. 8 door exits
• C. 6 door exits
• D. 6 door exits and 2 overwing exits

Answer: (D)

Exit capacity and how it’s distributed on a higher-capacity narrowbody is what this item tests. The A321E is designed to evacuate quickly with a cabin that seats more passengers, so its configuration combines primary door exits with wing-based exits to provide multiple paths for rapid egress. Six main door exits give the bulk of the evacuation routes, spreading people from front to rear, while two overwing exits add additional, separate paths for those boarding areas and wing-area progression. This combination helps meet required evacuation times without overloading any single path.

Choosing only overwing exits would leave insufficient primary egress capacity; selecting more door exits than typical is not aligned with the aircraft’s standard configuration for this variant. The mix of six door exits plus two overwing exits reflects the intended balance between capacity, weight, and safety requirements for the A321E.