Ambiguity and regulation
This thread seems to indicate that there is indeed ambiguity (no doubt intentional) in the text/interpretation of the current AFTLS/RP.
It is the role of the CAD/CX CSD/AOA(HKAUSCAN) to ensure that when these documents and agreements are constructed that there is no "manoeuvre margin" in the text and its real world application to the safe and efficient crewing/operation of aircraft.
Of course many will say "your dreaming", but hopefully the new AFTLS/RP will address some of these issues?