What chime sounds when the Captain says "FA prepare for takeoff"?

What chime sounds when the Captain says "FA prepare for takeoff"?

• A. Double chime
• B. Single chime
• C. Two pink chimes
• D. Three chimes

Answer: (B)

Chime patterns from the flight deck to the cabin crew are a signaling system that links specific actions to tones. A single chime is the routine alert used to indicate the flight deck is instructing the flight attendants to prepare for takeoff. When the Captain says “FA prepare for takeoff,” the flight attendants respond by getting the cabin ready for departure—securing the cabin, ensuring passengers are seated with belts fastened, and completing final checks. This is a standard, non-emergency signal, so a single chime is the appropriate indication. More chimes or different chime colors would signal different calls or higher urgency, not this routine preflight instruction.

Chime patterns from the flight deck to the cabin crew are a signaling system that links specific actions to tones. A single chime is the routine alert used to indicate the flight deck is instructing the flight attendants to prepare for takeoff. When the Captain says “FA prepare for takeoff,” the flight attendants respond by getting the cabin ready for departure—securing the cabin, ensuring passengers are seated with belts fastened, and completing final checks. This is a standard, non-emergency signal, so a single chime is the appropriate indication. More chimes or different chime colors would signal different calls or higher urgency, not this routine preflight instruction.