Prepare to bail out

• A. 1 long ring
• B. 2 short rings
• C. 6 short rings
• D. 3 short rings

Answer: (D)

Three short rings are the cue to prepare to bail out. In cockpit signaling, audible ring patterns convey specific actions during emergencies. The pattern of three short rings is set to indicate bailout preparation, prompting you to get ready for exit by securing yourself, donning survival gear as needed, verifying canopy and egress status, and following the crew’s bailout procedures. Other ring patterns signal different actions or warnings, so this exact pattern uniquely corresponds to starting bailout readiness.