Narrative:

During clearance I was given climb via the UECKR1 RNAV except maintain 3000 [feet]. Departure told us to climb to 13000 [feet.] did the expect altitude of 8000 [feet] apply? Thus the [safety report] form; one of many; dealing with sids and stars. Sids and stars work until the controller modifies them. Rant over.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: CE525 Captain expresses confusion over RNAV SID's STAR's after modification by ATC; in general and the UECKR1 specifically.

Narrative: During clearance I was given climb via the UECKR1 RNAV except maintain 3000 [feet]. Departure told us to climb to 13000 [feet.] Did the expect altitude of 8000 [feet] apply? Thus the [safety report] form; one of many; dealing with SIDS and STARS. SIDS and STARS work until the controller modifies them. Rant over.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.