LSM, what did you understand by "..in compliance with the published steps"? Perhaps I'm not being clear.
Is there any regulatory reference to "final limit"? I couldn't find a definition for that. I'm not trying to be petty, but we appear to be discussing similar points using different terms.
I would call the step climb profile 'altitude restrictions' and the limit of my clearance the final altitude of the SID I've been cleared for. This in no way states that the intermediary altitude restrictions of the step climb are not to be complied with.
Last edited by Journey Man; 6th Jun 2015 at 14:28.