Jan 3, 2017 · Air Dolomiti ATR 72-212A (I-ADLS) - Removeable tail stand installed at the rear of the aircraft when it is parked on the ground. In case of weight imbalance, this prevents the aircraft from resting on its tail.

The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR. The number "72" in its name is derived from the aircraft's typical standard seating capacity of 72 passengers.

Oct 14, 2020 · From the below picture (from here) you can easily spot aluminium components (e.g. fuselage) in green from composite ones in white. The loads on section of a dorsal fin are minor, just from the dynamic pressure of airflow that may be striking the panel from the side during yaw excursions in turbulence.

T-tail. DESIGN: The horizontal stabilizer is mounted on top of the fin, creating a "T" shape when viewed from the front. PURPOSE: T-tails keep the stabilizers out of the engine wake, and give better pitch control. T-tails have a good glide ratio, and are more efficient on low speed aircraft.

Comprehensive pilot handbook for the ATR 72-500 aircraft, detailing limitations, performance, and operational parameters. Includes speeds, weights, and system info.

May 18, 2022 · ATR 72-600 (72-212A) with registration 5N-GAE (ex PR-ATZ, F-WNUA, 5H-FJJ, F-ORVI, ZS-XZD) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names

The ATR-72 aircraft is prone to tail strike at take off and landing phases. Crew is to be extra cautious during these phases of flight. The rotation during take off should be slow and progressive and initially pitch should not be more than 8 degrees.

In 2022, ATR announced work on an "EVO" next-generation variant, clearly leveraging off the Green ATR 72 effort. The new design will include new engines capable of running "sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)", plus new propellers, upgraded systems, and an enhanced cabin with elements using lighter bio-sourced and recycled materials.

ATR-72 aircraft are recognized for their high degree of reliability and performance that results in reductions in operational costs. It can be quickly configured for either passenger or cargo transport and operate safely in austere environments and temperatures as low as -54°C.

Aug 11, 2024 · The VoePass ATR-72 crash in Brazil was terrifying to watch. Our own resident commercial pilot, 121Pilot, has an analysis of what might have led to a plane falling out of the sky.