Aerospatiale / Alenia ATR-72
1988
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Aerospatiale / Alenia ATR-72

The ATR 42 and ATR 72 are a family of twin-turboprop short-haul regional airliners built in France by ATR (Avions de Transport Regional). The ATR 42 seats up to 60 passengers, while the ATR 72 seats 74 passengers. Both aircraft are operated by a 2 person crew.

The ATR 42 is the initial version and was announced in 1981, having its first flight August 16, 1984. The ATR 72 is the basic ATR 42 stretched by 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in) and with modified wings. The ATR 72 was announced at the 1985 Paris Air Show and made its maiden flight on October 27, 1988. Exactly one year after that, on October 27 1989, commuter airline Kar Air of Finland became the first company to put the plane into service.

Aerospatiale / Alenia ATR-72

Comments 
Carl Quinn, cquinn4=sbcglobal.net, 22.07.2010

One of these crashed on Chicago to Columbus flight due to ice build up on wing leading edges. Rubber boot continuous operation believed to be primary cause.
Boot formed a larger ice bulge on leading edge instead of breaking ice as designed if used intermittently.

Brian, I81U812=hotmail.com, 26.05.2010

How many questions will people ask before they see NO ONE IS ANSWERING?!?!?!?! DONKEYS!!!

VIPUL RAWAL, viplu.rawal5=gmail.com, 02.04.2010

ITS A NICE PLANE....BUT ITS ONLY PROBLEM IS TO WORK AT IT.

DSG, dsgaddis=yahoo.com, 16.03.2010

I worked for a short time in the 80's as a ramp runner for the smaller planes. The ATR was one of them. Maybe I know enough to scare me, but I know they were the ones that crashed in the WInter because of unbalance of snow and Ice. How Safe are they to Fly really? From Ft. Myers to Miami.

Joe Harris, jgdem76=gmail.com, 26.11.2009

How many bags can passenger carry on, and check, what is the weight/s limit on Lao airline?
Safety record please??

George, sounddelay=yahoo.com, 10.11.2009

The aircraft is amazing! I loved the trip!

BB, bbtex500=aol.com, 28.06.2009

Does this aircraft load passengers in the front or rear? On American Airlines.

margie rojas, margie.rojas=sbcglobal.net, 24.06.2009

Good Morning,, I am in need of some information i have Aerospatiale as one of the vendors but i don't know if that still holds true. I am in need of getting the current issues of a few issues i have i have had no luck in finding any information on the below list of issues.31-48-82 AEROSPATIALE ATR Multi Function Computer, IPC V1986 R-7 11/30/99 35-OA5
31-48-82A AEROSPATIALE ATR Multi Function Computer, Auto Test Req APP A V1985 R-1 11/15/98 35-OA5
31-53-81 AEROSPATIALE ATR Crew Alerting Computer, VOL 1 V0690 R-11 11/30/97 35-OA2
31-53-81 AEROSPATIALE ATR Crew Alerting Computer, VOL 2 V4244 R-12 11/30/97 35-OA2
31-53-81 AEROSPATIALE ATR Crew Alerting Computer, IPC V4245 R-10 12/15/97 35-OA2
I am hoping you will be able to help me get some information on these above listed documents . Thanks i just need to find out if what i have is still current.

J. Truelove, sirirad=gmail.com, 18.05.2009

Does any one have a good 3 or 4 view of this aircraft.
Need one asap.
In my part of the world both Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways operate this aircraft

Dolphin, fashion=gmail.com, 02.04.2009

YES the plane is pressurized, and very comfortable and safe.

CR, cartilo13=hotmail.com, 27.03.2009

I will be traveling from Athens to Santorini pregnant. Is this flight pressurized?

juan carlos, yol_jua=yahoo.com, 10.03.2009

I'd like to know whether the cabin of the ATR 72 is pressurized or not? (What's the max. altitude they cruise at?)
My wife is pregnant so not sure if this aircraft is a good option to travel shortly.

Please advise.

erci, ealemdar02=hotmail.com, 06.01.2009

I have flown 1 hour flights with this airplane with Olympic twice the same day. It's a bit noisy but I found it to be adequately confortable otherwise.

Jennifer, ceriliaa=hotmail.com, 03.12.2008

Bonjour à tous, je viens a Madagascar avec AIR madagascar où Là j'ai droit a 30 kilos!! Mais si je prends le vol interieur avc cette avion ci! je n'ai drois qu'a 20kilos!Alors je voulais connaitre le PRIX / KILO de cette avion? Merci. Jennifer

Christian Mailander, mailander_cristi=yahoo.com, 15.10.2008

The plane (42) is usualy used for internal flights in Romania. Is a good plane, a little noise inside but is ok. The passengers enter and exit the back exit of the aircraft. Here we can take a maximum of 25 kg for each person. True, the confort is missing but is only one hour of flight, what we can expect?

Angelica, nazarioangelica=yahoo.com, 07.10.2008

how heavy can the bags you bring on the plane be? what's the minimum weight for the bags?

paulos, paulos2=mail.gr, 21.08.2008

i will be on air first time and this is going to be my plane it's safe? tell me i will die up there?.......................

Hara, hara=oho.lv, 03.07.2008

True about seats, they are like in old bus, if you have long legs or you are considerable big in size you should expect troubles during longer flights, alt ought I guess those are used in short trips.

george, ECKSECKS=AOL.COM, 24.05.2008

i AM 6FT 4INCHES DO I FIT ON THIS AIRPLANE

ignacio, izulueta=yahoo.com, 23.04.2008

Are the cabins pressurized? How does the ride compare to a likesize jet?

Pasi, pp.manninen=gmail.com, 29.03.2008

FINNCOM airlines use same type for commuter flights in Finland

Richard Anthony, richardanthony8=aol.com, 16.03.2008

What is the safety record of the ATR-72 for Thailand/ Cambodia Airlines. Thank You

Brett, brett.crosta=nelsonmullins.com, 27.02.2008

How are they with checked baggage? I am going on a surf trip and am bringing surfboards. Are they going to let me check a 30lb. surfboard bag?

Yayat Sudrajat, yatsukma=gmail.com, 21.02.2008

Recently in Papua Indonesia have been an airplane crash with ATR 42. The plane was crashed by win. So, I want to know the coment from Avia Star Industries as built the plane. Thak you

Best regards
Papua People

pueros skaggen, pueros76=yahoo.com, 07.01.2008

It might be fun to pilot but lousy as a passenger...It's VERY noisy and the seats are VERY uncomfortable. Best to book alternative arrangements with better aircraft...Lord knows we pay enough for tickets these days.

joe, joemonda=yahoo.com, 21.11.2007

how much carry on can you take aboard

Amy, B.Vicich=insightbb.com, 10.11.2007

What is the safety record of this type of aircraft specificly out of Finland..from Finncomm airlines?
Amy

Amy, amyrosa=pacbell.net, 20.10.2007

What is the safety record of this aircraft- Vietnam airways

Sharon, slamicella=cldds.com, 09.10.2007

Does it have a safety record?

M. Jay, margjay=aol.com, 28.08.2007

Do passengers enter and exit the back exit of the ATR72?

Do you have any comments about this aircraft ?

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