Originally Posted by
john_tullamarine
past the divergence point between the Engine out SID and the normal SID
One trusts that that philosophy is based on good science and that the remainder of the SID is achieveable OEI ? Otherwise, the statement might be VERY true.
John, your trust is misplaced, at least as to FAA SIDs. The operator is always on the hook to satisfy OEI requirements when an engine fails after takeoff, but still on the SID. Having said that, where obstacles are critical, 121 operators can develop their own OEI-compatible SIDs, subject to approval by the FAA.