Questions tagged [atr-72]
For questions regarding the ATR-72
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Why do ATR aircraft have a dedicated power management selector for each engine?
ATR aircraft have a split power management selector in order to allow both engines to be commanded seperately.
Source: Magnar Nordal
but what is the purpose of having this facility? do pilots ever ...
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What is the nature of feathering in an ATR type aircraft?
If the engines fail for some reason midflight, does the ATR aircraft automatically feather the affected engine? In rare cases if both engines fail, does the automatic feathering happen for both ...
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Minimum length required for the runway landing and takeoff of ATR 72-600?
What is the minimun length required for the runway landing and takeoff of ATR 72-600?
obs: altitude of 1000ft at 30 degrees
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What is the benefit of a horn control surface?
Like the one above. Is it just so that you can hinge closer to the leading edge of the aileron or control surface? Why did the designers of the ATR-72 elect to use this feature?
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How safe are ATR 72/42 planes? [closed]
I'm flying end of December and they seem to have issues with icing? Is this something I should be worried about? Thanks.
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Materials usually used in dorsals fins specifically in the ATR 72
I am an aerospace engineering student and I am having problems finding information about the materials usually used in the dorsal fin of an aircraft. I would also like to know the kind of stress and ...
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What is the correct procedure for opening the cockpit escape hatch on an ATR-72?
I’m hoping someone can help me understand the correct procedure for opening the cockpit escape hatch on an ATR-72.
As I understand it, the operator must hold the rear handle, and pull the forward ...
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What is the correct procedure for operating the engine fire extinguishers on an ATR72?
I am developing an application for airport fire crew and ground staff. Part of the application is to familiarize users with emergency procedures of various aircraft. I have a few questions about the ...
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How and why does the ATR-72 sometimes use reverse thrust to push back from its parking position?
Travelling with Czech Airlines via Prague in an ATR-72 I have already experienced multiple times that instead of pushback service the planes simply used their reverse thrust to leave their parking ...
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DC Generator on hotel mode ATR 72-600
Does the time an ATR 72-600 is running in hotel mode contribute to the flight hour (FH) limit of the DC Generator?
Does running an ATR 72-600 in hotel mode degrade the DC Generator brush differently ...
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What is the tail strike pitch angle of the ATR-72?
What is the maximum pitch attitude an ATR-72 can be during takeoff or landing, without having a tail strike?
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Is there an indication in the cockpit when the refueling control panel door is open on the ATR72?
Is there any indication (light, MFD/SD displays) in the cockpit of opened/closed refueling control panel door in ATR72-600?
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What are these holes at the right front of the ATR72? [duplicate]
The ATR-72 has these 3 holes at the right front of the fuselage. They are marked as Captain, F/O and StandBy. It says do not obstruct, and the area inside the red lines must be smooth and clean.
What ...
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What does the ATR72-600 MFD System display look like?
I'm curious how MFD System display looks in real life in ATR72-600, especially electrical mode. I've found three different images showing it, but they seems to be ambiguous. Last one attached comes ...
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What are the visual differences between the ATR42 and the ATR72?
I tried to find the visual differences between the ATR42 and the ATR72. I downloaded some images from Google but I can't find any. Would you help me?
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How can I use a Bluetooth headset in an ATR 72 cockpit?
Is there any device available to connect a pair of Bluetooth earphones to the audio system of an ATR 72 aircraft, to receive and transmit on the radio?
The stock headsets are horrible. I own a David ...
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What is the stick at the bottom of the tail on a ATR-72?
During my last flight I observed the ATR-72 has a stick protruding from the bottom of the fuselage, near the back of the airplane.
See the bottom of the fuselage in this picture, slightly to the left ...
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What's this hole on the ATR-72?
There is a hole on the belly fairing circled in yellow. I guess is an air intake but I tried searching some info and couldn't find anything.
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Engine(?) & Pressurization Problem in ATR-72 [closed]
To clarify, I'm an aviation enthusiast, not a pilot. I have a question for ATR pilots (or anyone with knowledge of the ATR systems).
While travelling on an ATR-72, about 15 mins after takeoff (and ...
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Why are so many ATR involved in accidents in the past years`?
I asked myself a question why are so many ATR involved in accidents in the past years?
ATR-72, 16 October 2013, Lao Airlines Flight 301
ATR-42, 19 October 2013, P2-PXY, Air Niugini
ATR-72, 23 July ...
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Where can I find the various operating limitations of the ATR 72-500? [closed]
Where can I find the various operating limitations of the ATR 72-500? Is there any document that lists them?
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