Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 60; Flight Crew Total 2000; Flight Crew Type 2500
Communication Breakdown; Confusion; Training / Qualification
No Specific Anomaly Occurred All Types
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Procedure
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.
CE525 Captain expresses confusion over RNAV SID's STAR's after modification by ATC; in general and the UECKR1 specifically.