Gary Drescher wrote:



In this case, the suggestion is for a normal descent rate, rather than a
steep approach. (Again, though, the regulation that specifies a normal
descent rate is not pertinent here.)


There is no difference because the only rule that governs descending below the
minimum instrument altitude on an IAP is the 91.175 stuff pertaining to descent
below MDA (forgetting DA/H) in this case. That applies whether he has reached
the stepdown fix or not.