Typical duration
5–7 weeks
Typical cost
€12,000–€18,000
Variants
3 variants
Exam topics
7 key areas
About this type rating
The ATR 72 is the world's best-selling regional turboprop aircraft. The -600 series with its new glass cockpit (Thales Avionics Suite) is operated by regional carriers across Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. It is typically the first type rating for many pilots transitioning to turboprop regional flying.
Aircraft variants
ATR 72-500ATR 72-600ATR 42-600
Key exam topics
These are the systems and topics your type rating examiner will focus on during the oral exam and simulator check.
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engine management
- Propeller systems, autofeather, and beta range
- Avionics Suite (EFIS, FMS)
- Ice and rain protection systems
- Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures
- Regional airport operations
- Performance on short and unpaved runways
Airlines operating this type
FlybeAir MaltaCroatian AirlinesBraathensTransAsia
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Quick facts
ManufacturerATR
DifficultyIntermediate
Typical cost€12,000–€18,000
Duration5–7 weeks