For OEI ratings of two minutes or less, the maximum engine overt torque may occur for up to how many seconds without engine rejection?

For OEI ratings of two minutes or less, the maximum engine overt torque may occur for up to how many seconds without engine rejection?

• A. 10 seconds
• B. 20 seconds
• C. 60 seconds
• D. 120 seconds

Answer: (B)

When operating with one engine inoperative for two minutes or less, you’re allowed a brief overshoot in engine torque to help maintain control and achieve a climb or stable flight after the loss of one engine. This higher torque level can be sustained for a short time—specifically, up to 20 seconds—without triggering engine rejection. The idea is to provide enough time to establish the safest flight path and prepare for a safe approach or landing, but not so long that the engine overheats or suffers damage. So the 20-second window is the correct balance: it gives a momentary boost to cope with the OEI condition, after which you return to normal limits to protect the engine.

When operating with one engine inoperative for two minutes or less, you’re allowed a brief overshoot in engine torque to help maintain control and achieve a climb or stable flight after the loss of one engine. This higher torque level can be sustained for a short time—specifically, up to 20 seconds—without triggering engine rejection. The idea is to provide enough time to establish the safest flight path and prepare for a safe approach or landing, but not so long that the engine overheats or suffers damage. So the 20-second window is the correct balance: it gives a momentary boost to cope with the OEI condition, after which you return to normal limits to protect the engine.