Levelling off above ATC cleared altitude on approach
There has been some discussion at my place of work about the legality of levelling off for deceleration and configuring above your ATC cleared altitude. Eg you are cleared to 2500’/ cleared for the approach, but the FMS has a level decel at 3000’.
Can you fly the descent managed, levelling at 3000’ until approach slope intercept (normally 3 deg)!or must you force the aircraft down to the cleared altitude and intercept approach slope from there?
It is a bit pedantic in my opinion, but if anyone has any references it would be greatly appreciated.