During the assembly process, what should be done with all safety pins?

In the assembly process, safety pins play a crucial role in ensuring that components are secure and function as intended. Safety pins are typically designed to prevent accidental disconnection or movement of parts. However, there are specific protocols regarding their use during assembly.

The correct action is to remove all safety pins prior to operational use. This is vital because safety pins are often temporary measures used to secure components during transport or handling. If these pins are left in place during flight operations, they can hinder the functioning of the equipment, potentially leading to serious safety hazards. By removing the safety pins, systems and mechanisms can operate freely and as designed, thus ensuring safety and performance.

In contrast, the other options — inspecting and reusing, affixing them to the aircraft, or disposing of them — do not align with standard assembly practices. Inspecting and reusing implies they may still serve a purpose post-assembly, which they typically do not. Affixing them to the aircraft could lead to operational malfunctions, and disposal typically indicates they would no longer be usable when in reality, the proper procedure is to ensure they are no longer part of the assembly process at all.