After reaching PT RUSTY on a RUSTY Departure, climb to what altitude?

After reaching PT RUSTY on a RUSTY Departure, climb to what altitude?

• A. 14,500' MSL
• B. 15,000' MSL
• C. 12,000' MSL
• D. 16,000' MSL

Answer: (A)

On this RUSTY Departure, the fix PT RUSTY has a published altitude you must meet as you pass it. You’re required to climb to 14,500 feet MSL by the time you reach PT RUSTY. This altitude is set to ensure obstacle clearance and proper sequencing with other traffic as you transition from the SID to the enroute phase. The other numbers don’t fit because they aren’t the charted crossing altitude for that point—12,000 is too low, and 15,000 or 16,000 would be higher than what the departure specifies. Always adhere to the published crossing altitude on SIDs to maintain safe, orderly departure.

On this RUSTY Departure, the fix PT RUSTY has a published altitude you must meet as you pass it. You’re required to climb to 14,500 feet MSL by the time you reach PT RUSTY. This altitude is set to ensure obstacle clearance and proper sequencing with other traffic as you transition from the SID to the enroute phase. The other numbers don’t fit because they aren’t the charted crossing altitude for that point—12,000 is too low, and 15,000 or 16,000 would be higher than what the departure specifies. Always adhere to the published crossing altitude on SIDs to maintain safe, orderly departure.