Definition
TOP ALTITUDE
In reference to SID published altitude restrictions, the charted “maintain” altitude contained in the procedure description or assigned by ATC.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.215 — § 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.179 — § 91.179 IFR cruising altitude or flight level.
- 14 CFR § 91.605 — § 91.605 Transport category civil airplane weight limitations.
- 14 CFR § 91.225 — § 91.225 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.
- 14 CFR § 91.176 — § 91.176 Straight-in landing operations below DA/DH or MDA using an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.205 — § 91.205 Powered civil aircraft with standard U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements.
6 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.