Chain of Custody & Documentation Standards Flashcards
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Under TSA regulations, how long must an Indirect Air Carrier (IAC) retain chain of custody documentation for screened cargo?
Answer: 60 days
TSA requires Indirect Air Carriers to retain cargo security documentation, including chain of custody records, for a minimum of 60 days.
Which document serves as the primary instrument for transferring legal responsibility of screened cargo between a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF) and an air carrier?
Answer: Chain of custody transfer form
The chain of custody transfer form formally documents and transfers legal responsibility for screened cargo from the CCSF to the receiving air carrier.
A CCSF employee discovers that a shipment's tamper-evident seal is broken upon receipt. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Re-screen the cargo and apply a new seal
Broken tamper-evident seals indicate a potential chain of custody breach, requiring the cargo to be re-screened before a new seal is applied.
What information is NOT typically required on a CCSP screening record?
Answer: Cargo owner's insurance policy number
Insurance policy numbers are not a required element of CCSP screening documentation; the focus is on screener identity, method, and timing.
When cargo is transferred between two CCSFs before reaching an air carrier, how many chain of custody handoff records must be generated?
Answer: Two separate handoff records
Each physical transfer of custody between entities requires its own handoff record, so two CCSF-to-CCSF transfers generate two separate records.
Which party bears primary responsibility for ensuring cargo remains secure between CCSF screening and delivery to the aircraft?
Answer: The entity currently holding custody
Accountability follows custody — whichever entity currently holds the cargo is responsible for maintaining its security and documentation.
A CCSF uses a dual-key lock on a screened cargo container. What does this security measure primarily protect against in terms of documentation?
Answer: Unauthorized access that would invalidate the screening record
Dual-key locks prevent unauthorized access, which would compromise the screening's validity and require new documentation if the seal were broken.