Cleared on Arrival - Clarification
Hello.
I have had several discussions with different ATC regarding what "Cleared on XX 2X Arrival" really means.
Some say that when a controller clears you on the arrival you are free to decend according to the STAR.
On the other hand, some controllers say that I have to maintain my last assigned level but that I am free to proceed on the lateral part of the STAR when they give me "cleared on XX 2X arrival" And that I am free to decend according to the STAR only when they give me "Cleared Approach"
Need help and also if you could point to some document supporting your claim (I guess Doc 4444?)
THanks!