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Old 27th Feb 2017, 21:11
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Twin engine aircraft are certified to be able to climb away within a splay in the event of an engine failure, and that is generally considered an acceptable level of safety

A necessary, qualifying, observation, if I may.

This statement applies to heavy aircraft ie, the typical airliner. As we come down the size scale, certification reality reduces aircraft capability requirements. Indeed, otherwise we wouldn't have any small aircraft due to the prohibitive cost of ownership. For the low weight end of the spectrum, the requirements are a bit scant ..

The B200 is a capable and very nice aeroplane but its capabilities should not be confused with those of the higher certification standard.

Consistent with its light aircraft roots, there still is a small performance grey area during the final stages of takeoff should an engine fail. The recent mishap aircraft, I suggest, was very much involved with trying to traverse this particular grey area.
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