ATR 42/72 Question

[wooferdog]

Does it have a starter/generator, or does it depend on an APU to start? Or either/both?

 

[cbrown1]

DC powered starter/generator

 

[ackattacker]

Does it have a starter/generator, or does it depend on an APU to start? Or either/both?

ATR's do not have an APU, most have a propeller brake on the right engine which allows the engine to be run without spinning the prop. They have an electric starter/generator.

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

It doesn't have a apu.

 

[wooferdog]

Record time. Thanks all y'all (that's Texan plural for y'all!)

 

[Q400 Gear Bitch]

They have an electric starter/generator.

The pneumatic starter/generator was an option but it cost more........

 

[atlcrashpad]

I guess you can count the #2 ENG as an APU if in "Hotel" mode. Very 'xpensive APU at dat.

 

[mckpickle]

AC WILD is COOOOOOL!

 

[Whiskerbizkit]

AC WILD is COOOOOOL!

Climbing at 160kts is cool

 

[cbrown1]

Climbing at 160kts is cool

AC WILD is COOOOOOL!

Atr and Cool don't work well in 96 degree weather

 

[John Pennekamp]

I can't believe it took this many posts to answer such a simple question. Kind of reminds me of the joke about "how many middle managers does it take to change a light bulb..."

 

[atlcrashpad]

I can't believe it took this many posts to answer such a simple question. Kind of reminds me of the joke about "how many middle managers does it take to change a light bulb..."

Are those light bulbs running on AC wild? If so, check em' while the props is spinning.

 

[PA-44Typed]

There is an option for an APU, but cost and space in the forward cargo is why most airlines did not get this option.

 

[John Pennekamp]

Are those light bulbs running on AC wild? If so, check em' while the props is spinning.

Yeah, AC "Wild" always made me laugh when I was on the ATR. I can only wonder if that means something else in French and just lost it's <i>je ne se qua</i> in translation.

 

[atrdriver]

Yeah, AC "Wild" always made me laugh when I was on the ATR. I can only wonder if that means something else in French and just lost it's <i>je ne se qua</i> in translation.

It was explained to me that the "wild" just meant that the frequency varied, instead of being constant 400hz like the inverters produced. I will never forget the new mechanic who jumped on just after we shut down and flipped on all the lights for a daily. As we were walking away he was changing one of the landing lights. I figured he would only have to do it once to learn that lesson...

 

[ackattacker]

There is an option for an APU, but cost and space in the forward cargo is why most airlines did not get this option.

O'Rily? In the forward cargo, you say? Tell us more.

 

[GreatView]

I can't believe it took this many posts to answer such a simple question. Kind of reminds me of the joke about "how many middle managers does it take to change a light bulb..."

and you just added another, ha!