Citations2,
Doc 8168 Volume I Flight Procedures, take a look at 1.7 discussing radar vectors on a SID, 4.2 describing a SID and 4.3 describing an omnidirectional departure. Should help clarify, and note this is ICAO Doc. 8168.
Originally Posted by piratepete
you are only cleared to the INITIAL HARD ALTITUDE until ATC says otherwise........Dont be silly.
So on reaching the first altitude restriction, you will maintain it beyond the navigational fix describing the start of a higher intermediate altitude restriction regardless until ATC call to 'clear' you to the next altitude restriction.