What action opens the Overwing exit?

• A. Pull the red handle down and in
• B. Turn the wheel to open the exit
• C. Push the door out toward the front of the aircraft
• D. Slide the window open

Answer: (A)

Opening an overwing exit hinges on using its manual release. To open it, you pull the red handle down and in. This action disengages the locking mechanism, allowing the hatch to be moved out of the way so you can swing or lift it aside and step onto the wing. The red release handle is a clear cue for a manual emergency action, designed for a quick, simple motion.

The other options don’t fit because there isn’t a wheel to turn on this exit, the door isn’t opened by pushing toward the front of the aircraft, and it isn’t a sliding window—the hatch must first be released with the handle, then opened outward.