What safety precautions have to be followed with the Ejection Seat?

• A. Ensure the ejection seat safety pins are installed and the handle is at safe
• B. Do not touch the seat
• C. Check the seat's upholstery
• D. Confirm the seat color is correct

Answer: (A)

The safety of the ejection seat during ground handling and maintenance hinges on two concrete protections: securing the seat with safety pins and keeping the arming/activation handle in the safe position. Installing the safety pins provides a clear, physical and visible barrier that the seat cannot be armed, while setting the handle to safe ensures the arming mechanism isn’t engaged. Together, these steps prevent any accidental ejection during maintenance, towing, or preflight checks.

The other options don’t provide a real safety safeguard for ejection: touching the seat, inspecting upholstery, or checking color don’t verify or prevent inadvertent ejection and aren’t standard safety precautions for preparing the aircraft.