Which statement correctly describes the Maximum Authorized Altitude notation on charts?

Which statement correctly describes the Maximum Authorized Altitude notation on charts?

• A. MAA-00000
• B. MEA-00000
• C. MOCA-00000
• D. OROCA-00000

Answer: (A)

Maximum Authorized Altitude is the highest altitude you’re permitted to fly on that particular segment of the chart. The notation shown indicates the ceiling for that segment, with the number representing the altitude in feet MSL. This is different from MEA (minimum enroute altitude), MOCA (minimum obstacle clearance altitude), and OROCA (off-route obstacle clearance altitude), which are minimums or off-route clearance figures rather than an upper limit. So the MAA notation is specifying the maximum altitude allowed on that route portion.

Maximum Authorized Altitude is the highest altitude you’re permitted to fly on that particular segment of the chart. The notation shown indicates the ceiling for that segment, with the number representing the altitude in feet MSL. This is different from MEA (minimum enroute altitude), MOCA (minimum obstacle clearance altitude), and OROCA (off-route obstacle clearance altitude), which are minimums or off-route clearance figures rather than an upper limit. So the MAA notation is specifying the maximum altitude allowed on that route portion.