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Old 28th Nov 2008, 17:40
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In the US it is not necessary to report leaving or reaching an altitude unless requested by ATC. Indeed, such reports are discouraged by controllers. I believe that the only exception is when an aircraft is issued a discretion descent.
Sorry RadarKing but that is wrong.

AIM 5-3-3

5-3-3. Additional Reports

a. The following reports should be made to ATC or FSS facilities without a specific ATC request:

1. At all times.


(a) When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude or flight level.


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