Indeed ... and the resulting document then constitutes the minimum Standards for the operation of that aircraft. Are you really suggesting that it is acceptable to plan and conduct operations in a manner unconservative with respect to the Approved Flight Manual ?
No...I was saying that the AFM is your guidance and nothing else.
Other:
Correct. Approach Climb is single-engine.
WRONG. Did you look at the powerpoint from the FAA?
I take it that you have no legal competence ?
Again, wrong.