Maximum authorized altitude
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000595
A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which an MEA is designated in 14 CFR part 95 at which adequate reception of navigation aid signals is assured.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000595 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | MAA |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-AVN-000595",
"term": "Maximum authorized altitude",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other direct route for which an MEA is designated in 14 CFR part 95 at which adequate reception of navigation aid signals is assured.",
"abbreviation": "MAA",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/maximum-authorized-altitude/"
}
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