Originally Posted by
geosynchronous
If the FAA determines that 200' the per nm clearance plane is violated, they will publish a procedure for you to fly that will keep you from scratching the paint.
And that procedue may not necessarily be an ODP. It may be a SID since a SID also provides obstacle clearance.
I have been told that when departing from an airport served by a SID with a non-standard climb gradient AND no ODP, the standard climb gradient (3.3%) will satisfy obstacle clearance in the event of an engine failure. I don't agree with that but I can't prove it.
Anyway, not trying to provoke anyone and I'm not on here for entertainment. I was looking for guidance. Probaby time to drop it and move on. I will plan to meet the non-standard climb gradient OEI until I can prove otherwise.