All Articles

 

In Service Feedback – Abnormal Runway Contact Prevention

The ATR72 operated a commercial flight from Kannur to Hubli airport. During the first approach runway 26, the aircraft touched down on the runway and bounced consecutively four times. The crew initiated a “Go-Around”. During the second approach, the aircraft bounced consecutively three times, before coming to rest on the runway. The crew switched off the engines on the runway and requested assistance from the ground staff.

Share
In Service Feedback – Runway Excursion Prevention

An operator encountered a lateral runway excursion. In this particular event the aircraft sustained minor landing gear damage but the contributing factors are in common with more serious incidents associated with adverse weather conditions (heavy precipitation, reduced visibility and a wet runway). This highlights the benefit of threat and error management training.

Share
In Service Feedback – Lateral Runway Excursion

Lateral Runway Excursion: report and ATR recommendations

Share
Fuel Quantity Indication System and Fuel Policy

By European regulation (CAT.OP.MPA.260), the captain is responsible to verify before each flight that the aircraft carries at least the planned amount of usable fuel to complete the flight safely, considering the expected operating conditions. This article provides guidance on the recommended fuel policy utilising the aircraft fuel quantity indication system and the fuel uplift calculation.

Share
Pilot walk Around Video

We invite you to watch this video which provides best practices on the ATR pilot pre-flight external inspection.

Share
Freight operations utilizing the passenger cabin

Updated in Dec 2021. In the current context, you may need to temporarily switch to cargo operations, using the cabin to transport freight. While this may require the formal authorization from your local authorities, you will find in this article useful advice for establishing these operations in a safe manner.

Share
Operaciones de carga utilizando la cabina de pasajeros

Actualizado diciembre 2021. En el contexto actual, es posible que deba adaptar temporalmente su operación al transporte de carga usando la cabina de pasajeros. Si bien esto puede requerir la autorización de la Autoridad Nacional competente, encontrará en este artículo consejos útiles para establecer estas operaciones de una manera segura.

Share
Hotel Mode Start events

An ATR operator has kindly shared a safety bulletin they have issued after they encountered 4 similar events during engine start procedure with Hotel mode.

Share
Decision making during approach

The ATR fleet has encountered serious events of intentional continuous descent below the published glide path and without confirming the visual reference. This article provides a pilot’s perspective of the challenges our flight crews face on a daily basis and emphasizes the key safety barriers identified in our industry.

Share
Emergency Evacuation

Watch this video, which provides best practice on what to do during an emergency evacuation.

Share
ATR PBN Solution

Watch ATR PBN solution video which was released in 2017: ATR keeps promoting PBN worldwide for better flight management, fuel saving and safety margins increase.

Share
Dying for a break? Human factors and fatigue management in the MRO sector

This article written by the RAeS Human Factors Group in Engineering (HFG:E) project team is an extract from the monthly magazine of the Royal Aeronautical Society, issued in September 2020.

Share
SiAA2020

Watch ATR's speech during the Safety in African Aviation virtual event which took place in October 2020.

Share
HARD LANDING AND ABNORMAL RUNWAY CONTACT AMM IMPROVEMENTS

ATR recently updated the Maintenance Procedure to be performed following Abnormal Runway Contact at landing, including Hard Landing events. It is the opportunity to provide the highlights of these changes.

Share
Confidently resuming your flying habits with ATR

Find out everything you need to know about the air flow in the #ATR cabin. As more and more airlines and passengers are taking to the skies again we share the necessary steps we’re proactively encouraging our operators to take to ensure that everyone can feel confident about getting back on board and enjoying their flight.

Share
Preventing Engine Run-Up Incidents

Several safety initiatives have been launched at international level to tackle safety challenges related to ground maintenance operations. ATR was informed in 2018 and 2019 of major ground incidents linked to engine run-up maintenance tests. Fortunately, no fatalities were linked to these events but major damage were reported and 3 ATR aircraft were declared beyond economical repair (hull loss). This article is about preventing the re-occurrence of such incidents by sharing best practices.

Share
Active Monitoring

The importance of active monitoring is a recurrent key messages provided during ATR Flight Safety conferences. Presentations such as “Watch your speed in cruise”, “Watch your speed in approach” and “Prevention of loss of control” all emphasized this point.

Share
Best Practices Posters

ATR promotes best practices during Ground Handling via a set of 8 clear posters. You are free to download either the one which gathers all 8 pictures or download one by one each poster.

Share