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Climb Via the SID – Top altitude is at or above 10,000

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My clearance is, “Cleared as filed. Climb and maintain 2000’. Expect Fl250 ten minutes after departure.” When contacting Departure I’m told to “Climb via the SID.” The top altitude for the SID is At or Above 10,000 feet. Do I level off at 10, 000 feet since I haven’t received clearance higher?

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  1. John D Collins on Aug 28, 2024

    I looked up the FAA order for SIDs 8260.46J. It does not use the wording for a top altitude using “at or above”. Do you have an example of the SID?

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  2. Tom V on Aug 29, 2024

    My mistake. I’m new to Jepp plates and didn’t see the “TOP ALTITUDE” block in the textual section of the SID. I relearned a valuable lesson today. Thanks!

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