ATR 72-600 / 500
Standard operating procedures (SOP), automated interactive checklists, neural voice copilot readbacks, and flight systems simulation for the ATR 72-600 High-Efficiency Regional Turboprop.
ATR 72-600 / 500 Checklist Flow in Development
Official airline checklists for the ATR 72-600 High-Efficiency Regional Turboprop are currently being developed. You can build the first community SOP checklist for this aircraft, or fly the fully integrated Boeing 737-800 NG flight deck.
Community & User-Submitted SOPs (0)
Custom airline profiles, virtual airline flows, and member procedures for ATR 72-600 / 500.
Be the first aviator to publish custom operational flows for the ATR 72-600 / 500. Checklists created via the Checklist Builder will be listed here.
Full Flight Deck Operational Progression
Cockpit Safety Prep & Hotel Mode Start
Battery ON, prop brake verified LOCKED, start right engine #2 into Hotel Mode for air conditioning and electrical power, FMS route load.
Prop Brake Release & Left Engine Start
Doors closed, beacon ON, prop brake UNLOCKED (propeller spins), start left engine #1, cross-bleed verify, avionics online.
Taxi & Power Management Setup
Flaps 15°, gust lock RELEASED, flight controls check, power management selector to 100% TO, radar ON.
Turboprop Climb & Cruise
Power management to CLB, climb speed 160-170 kts, level-off FL180-FL240, power management to CRZ, monitor propeller RPM (82%).
Descent & Turboprop Approach
Top of descent, power management to MCT/TO, gear down, flaps 15° then flaps 30°, maintain approach speed Vref 113 kts.
Touchdown, Ground Beta & Hotel Mode
Power levers to Ground Idle / Reverse beta, taxi in, left engine #1 shutdown, engage prop brake on #2 for Hotel Mode, chocks on.
Simulator & Avionics Compatibility
Verified Flight Simulators
Tested on leading flight add-ons
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 / 2024 (Hans Hartmann / Microsoft ATR 42/72-600 High-Fidelity)
- Prepar3D (Virtualcol ATR 72 Series)
Key Systems Simulated
Checklist item triggers & flows
Technical Specifications, Trivia & Aviation Resources
In-depth operational references and airframe details for pilots preparing to command the ATR 72-600 / 500.
Always disengage the mechanical flight control gust lock before taxiing and perform the full control deflection check. Be especially vigilant regarding airspeed during icing encounters; maintain red icing bug minimum speeds at all times.
The ATR does not have an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). Instead, it uses "Hotel Mode" – the right engine runs while a mechanical brake locks the propeller from turning.
It is the most fuel-efficient regional aircraft on routes under 300 nautical miles, consuming up to 45% less fuel than equivalent regional jets.
Passenger boarding on the ATR is done exclusively through the aft door, which is why ground crews place a tail prop support stand under the rear fuselage during loading to prevent tipping!
SimBrief ATR 72-600 Performance Profile
PW127M turboprop fuel matrices and payload calculations for short-hop regional routes.
Flightradar24 ATR 72 Live Fleet Radar
Live radar tracking of Air New Zealand, SAS, and Caribbean Airlines ATR 72 turboprops.
ATR Official Aircraft Performance Handbook
Manufacturer technical data, fuel efficiency reports, and pilot training resources.