Sign Load Sheet
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Before departure, the cockpit receives the final load sheet showing critical information like total weight, weight distribution, total fuel, information on dangerous goods etc. Wrong calculations on this sheet will prevent the aircraft from achieving published certified performance that can lead to catastrophe. Depending on regulations, the cockpit crew is required to cross-check the load sheet. The captain has to document concurrence by signing the sheet and a copy of the signed sheet will remain on ground and has to be retained for a defined time.