Originally Posted by
Tanker-driver
OK, so I am here at the USAF advanced instrument school, and from what I gather, all communities address this differently. USAF requires all multi engine guys to meet the 200'/NM (higher if published) OEI. However, talking to some of the folks in the class with airline experience, this is not necissarily the case at all 121 or 135 operations. Further, there is only very vague guidance in the FARs/AIM/Instrument Procedures Handbook. Language like: The pilot must have an emergency plan of action should an engine fail on departure. Anyone care to tell how their operation addresses this issue? SDPs anyone?
There are general regualtory requirements, but the reality in 121 always comes down to this: You have to be able to complete the TO, clear all obstacles/terrain, and reach a safe altitude.
Each airport and runway has a single engine procedure specfic to it, and we always brief that. It may involve anything from a straight-out safe heading to a very complex DP-like procedure with precise turn, airspeed, configuration, power, and bank requirements. Also all performance factors are taken into account to ensure that the specified procedure can actually be completed under the given conditions.