Pilots often have an incomplete awareness of their responsibilities for the airworthiness of the aircraft they fly. That lack of awareness can lead to accepting unairworthy aircraft for flight operations. Because improper or absent aircraft component safety wiring or safety device hardware continues to cause accidents, pilots and mechanics should carefully inspect for proper component assembly and security after maintenance/preventive maintenance and during the pre-flight inspection of the aircraft. This presentation explains the importance of proper return to service determination and documentation as well as detecting the absence or incorrect use of safety wire and other safety hardware.