Owner’s & Operator’s guide: ATR 42/72, Issue 49 Dec 2006/Jan 2007

There are six prominent variants of the ATR 42 & 72. The family has become one of two dominant turboprops, providing regionals with a workhorse. This guide provides a review of all variants and their specifications, a profile of the fleet, an examination of major modification & upgrade programmes for the aircraft, an analysis of fuel burn performance, and the aircraft’s maintenance costs.