Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Situational Awareness; Confusion; Communication Breakdown
Deviation - Track / Heading All Types; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Procedure; Chart Or Publication
I have two questions/concerns: 1) We could use some clarification regarding minimum altitudes to begin turns after departure from MIA. The problem seems to be centered upon the different altitudes in the Obstacle DP on the [Page] 10-9A and those on the SIDS. The differences are significant and need to be reconciled. 2) Can anyone shed light on the Note #5 in the header section of the 11-3 ILS or LOC RWY (Runway) 9 chart; 'Autopilot coupled approach not authorized'? As per the AIM and Company's FOM definitions; a coupled approach refers to any approach performed by the autopilot. This is obviously not the same definition as an auto landing. There are currently exist 2 NOTAMs concerning autopilot usage; one for ILS RWY 9 and one for the ILS RWY 26L. Neither refer to auto landings. If the FAA meant to restrict auto landings on Runway 9 it should be clearly stated in the header notes or in a NOTAM. The way it is currently written leads one to believe ILS or LOC approaches to Runway 9 must be hand flown.Poorly written Jeppesen notes.Clarify with succinct verbiage.
Captain reported being confused and asking for clarification with departure procedures out of Miami and additionally on arrival regarding the term;  'Autopilot coupled approach not authorized.'