Which document is required to include the identity of the person who performed the acceptance check if an acceptance checklist requires physical completion?

• A. Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods
• B. Written information provided to the pilot-in-command
• C. Acceptance Checklist (if it requires physical completion) including identification of the person who performed the acceptance check
• D. Any other applicable transport documents

Answer: (C)

The key idea is traceability of who verifies cargo during acceptance. When an acceptance checklist must be physically completed, recording the identity of the person who performed the acceptance check creates an auditable, accountable record that the shipment was reviewed and approved by someone authorized. This helps ensure safety and regulatory compliance, because if any issue arises later, there is a clear point of contact for who validated the contents, packaging, labeling, and accompanying information.

The other documents mentioned serve different purposes. A Shipper's Declaration of Dangerous Goods relates to the classification and declaration of hazardous materials, not to who performed the acceptance check. The information given to the pilot-in-command conveys flight-related data, not accountability for acceptance. Other transport documents may exist for various records, but they do not specifically capture the identity of the person who carried out the acceptance check. Therefore, the Acceptance Checklist itself, when it requires physical completion, is the appropriate place to include the identity of the person who performed the acceptance check.