RNAV TAA sector altitudes. Minimum or mandatory altitudes

[midlifeflyer]

1 hour ago, jlunseth said:

Well, ok, I looked at it, but it does not say that when ATC assigns you an altitude you can freely deviate downward from it so long as you are within a TAA. It

I don't think anyone has said you can deviate from an assigned altitude at will just because you are in a TAA. Its altitude limitations become yours when you are cleared for the approach unless you receive a restricting instruction. It's no different than any other published segment.

[rbp]

2 hours ago, PT20J said:

If you are on a published segment and cleared for the approach you may descend to the published altitude.

 

"unless otherwise instructed"