Originally Posted by
Pin Head
Hi
Is there any guidelines on how late a departure clearance can be changed to a more complicated and involved procedure.
Had a simple Rwy heading to 4000' originally given to us on stand but then when lined up on a active rwy given a more involved significantly more challenging published SID.
If you have official reference then that would be most helpful.
Regards
Pin
Why? Do you have problem if ATC amend your departure on safety grounds?