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General| Manufacturer | ATR |
|---|---|
| Model | 42-500 |
| Seating Capacity | 48 |
| Cruise Speed | 556 km/h (300 knots, 345 mph) |
| Engine Type | Turboprop |
| Engines | 2 |
| Wingspan | 24.57 m (80 ft 7 in) |
| Length | 22.67 m (74 ft 5 in) |
| Height | 7.59 m (24 ft 11 in) |
| Max. Passengers | 50 |
| Type | Regional airliner |
| Crew | 2 |
| Service Ceiling | 7, 620 m (25, 000 ft) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 18, 600 kg |
| Engines Alternate | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127E |
| Max. Cruise Speed | 556 km/h |
| Empty Weight | 11, 250 kg |
Details the location and types of various doors on the aircraft.
Describes the controls and indicators for the cargo door panel.
Explains the doors panel indicators and their functionality.
Details the different external lights and their controls.
Describes the controls for external lighting (beacon, nav, strobe, etc.).
Explains the functions of the memo panel indicators.
Details the signs panel controls for emergency exit lights.
Describes the controls for various internal lighting systems.
Details the LT panel for instrument integral lighting.
Describes the ANN LT panel for annunciator lights control.
Details the lighting controls located on the side panels.
Describes the FLT COMPT LT panel for flight compartment lighting.
Explains the dark cockpit philosophy and light indications.
Describes the CCAS alert types and visual devices.
Details the functions of the crew alerting panel.
Describes the EMER audio cancel and TO configuration test.
Details the different types of aural alarms used in the aircraft.
Describes the pneumatic system and its functions.
Details the AIR BLEED panel controls and indicators.
Explains the air conditioning system for cabin comfort.
Describes the COMPT TEMP panel for cabin temperature control.
Details the avionics ventilation system for cooling.
Explains the aircraft pressurization system.
Describes the cabin pressure indicators.
Details the AUTO PRESS panel for automatic pressurization.
Describes the manual rate knob and cabin pressure panel.
Provides an overview of the AFCS system components.
Describes the functions and messages of the ADU.
Details the AFCS control panel modes and selections.
Overview of the aircraft communication system architecture.
Describes the PTT selector and nose wheel steering switch.
Details the audio control panel functions and transmission keys.
Describes the VHF radio system controls and operation.
Explains the AUDIO SEL pb function for RCAU processing.
Details the loudspeaker volume knobs for audio control.
Describes the TCAS control box and its rotary selector.
Details the EMER LOC XMTR panel and its switch.
Describes the cabin attendant handset and its modes.
Details the handmike and handset usage.
Describes the CALLS panel for crew communication.
Details the connection panels for headsets and microphones.
Describes the ATC box for transponder operation.
Details the CVR panel for recording functions.
Describes the crew oxygen mask and its components.
Overview of DC, AC, and ACW power sources.
Details the DC-AC electrical power distribution.
Describes power supply on ground using battery.
Describes power supply on ground using external power.
Explains power supply in hotel mode or during DC GEN 1 fault.
Describes power supply with both generators online.
Details emergency supply during dual DC GEN loss with battery override.
Explains emergency supply during dual DC GEN loss with second override.
Details emergency supply during dual DC GEN loss using TRU.
Describes the DC-AC panel controls and indicators.
Overview of the ACW electrical power distribution.
Details the ACW electrical panel functions.
Describes the overhead and electric rack breaker panels.
Illustrates the location of various emergency equipment on the aircraft.
Details the emergency exit signs and lighting system.
Lists the contents of the aircraft first aid kit.
Describes the crash axe and its usage.
Details the megaphone and its functionality.
Describes the flashing light with batteries and morse code switch.
Details the life jacket with oral inflation tube and CO2 sparklets.
Describes the escape rope used for cockpit evacuation.
Describes gloves used for protection against fire.
Details the water extinguisher capacity and discharge time.
Details the halon extinguisher capacity and discharge time.
Provides an overview of the oxygen system.
Details the oxygen panel controls and indicators.
Describes the cockpit crew oxygen mask and its features.
Details the portable oxygen bottle specifications.
Describes the passenger oxygen masks and their quantity.
Details the PBE system and its stowage.
Overview of the fire detection and extinguishing system.
Details avionics smoke detection for forward and aft compartments.
Describes the engine fire handle and its associated functions.
Details the compartment smoke detection panel and tests.
Explains the condition levers fuel light indication.
Overview of the roll flight control system.
Overview of the pitch flight control system.
Overview of the yaw flight control system.
Describes the gust lock lever and its function.
Details the stick shaker/pusher push button and light.
Describes the spoilers position indicator lights.
Explains the pitch trim asymmetry warning light.
Details the trim position indicators for roll, pitch, and yaw.
Describes the trim control switches for roll, pitch, and yaw.
Overview of the flaps system.
Describes the flaps position indicators.
Details the flaps control lever and its positions.
Overview of the avionics communication bus and AFCS.
Describes the EADI display and its indications.
Describes the EHSI display and its indications.
Details the EHSI display in composite mode.
Describes the EHSI display in ARC mode with radar data.
Explains alerts for SGU and AHRS source failures.
Details the panel for switching data sources (ATT/HDG, VOR/ILS, EFIS).
Describes the EFIS control panel buttons and knobs.
Details the weather radar controls.
Describes the AHRS erect PB for attitude stabilization.
Details the TAT/SAT indicator and its functions.
Describes the aircraft clock and bezel functions.
Details the RCDR panel for voice and data recorder control.
Describes the standby compass, airspeed, and altimeter.
Details the airspeed indicator, VMO pointer, and speed selector.
Describes the altimeter indicators and altitude alert system.
Details the RMI indicator and selector switch.
Describes the flight data entry panel for various data inputs.
Describes the TCAS vertical speed indicator.
Provides an overview of the fuel storage and distribution system.
Details the procedure for starting the aircraft engines.
Describes the normal operation of the fuel system.
Explains the procedure for cross-feeding fuel between tanks.
Describes the indication and implications of low jet pump pressure.
Details the indications for low fuel level in the tanks.
Describes the procedure to follow in case of engine fire.
Details the fuel panel controls for pumps, valves, and indicators.
Describes the fuel quantity panel and its indicators.
Explains the XFEED advisory light indication.
Overview of the blue and green hydraulic systems.
Details the HYD PWR panel for pump controls.
Describes the hydraulic pressure indicators for blue and green systems.
Details the auxiliary pump pedestal switch operation.
Overview of the aircraft ice protection components.
Details the heating systems for probes and windshield.
Describes the rain protection system (wipers).
Details the ice detector and icing AOA system.
Overview of the de-icing system for engines and airframe.
Details the anti-icing and de-icing panel controls.
Describes the de-icing indicator light.
Overview of the landing gear system.
Overview of the aircraft braking system.
Details the landing gear position indicators.
Describes the landing gear handles and emergency extension.
Details the brakes temperature and antiskid system.
Describes the emergency parking brake handle.
Details the steering handwheel and its controls.
Details the NAV control box, marker switch, and ADF control box.
Describes the various alert modes of the EGPWS.
Details the EGPWS PB and selector functions.
Explains the GNSS system for navigation guidance.
Provides a detailed schematic of the aircraft engine.
Describes engine power settings and propeller controls.
Details the engine indicators for torque, NP, ITT, and oil.
Describes the engine start panel controls.
Details the engine control panel functions.
Describes the PWR MGT panel for power management.
Details the ATPCS test panel for functional checks.
Describes the idle gate system and its controls.
Describes fire system controls including handles and test functions.
Details landing gear and fuel panel controls and indicators.
Describes electrical system controls and indicators.
Details hydraulic and ice protection system controls.
Describes flight and engine instrument panels and indicators.
Details autopilot and navigation system controls.
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