Slightly different take on the original question - coming from an international airline with worldwide ops, it can get a little confusing remembering the foibles of each countries procedures (expected and published). So, to be sure and safe, if under an assigned speed, I will ask for and speed deviation.
My question is; if you're under speed control, and subsequently cleared to the FAF for an ILS by APP, in the US, is the expectation that speed is your own?
EG LAX 24R - Leave SMO HDG 070 descend 4000 speed 250kts.
Then a base vector, HDG 220 speed 220
Then vector to final, with the words '10 miles from JETSA, maintain 2600 until established, cleared ILS24R'
At that point, at 220kts or whatever the assigned speed, are we then able to slow to 180kts?
Just wondering what the expectation is in the US. In most countries, when cleared for the approach, unless further speed is assigned (EG 180 to ABCDE), speed is at your discretion, subject to whats published on the approach charts.
Not usually a factor unless vectors to a low/close FAF when you're turned loose for the approach.
For the record, the vast majority of the time its a pleasure to work with ATC in the US. You may have your own way of doing things at times, but you're always helpful and get things done. Keep up the good work.