ATR72 Freighter Version
ATR72 Freighter Version
ATR72 Freighter Version
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irst ATR 72 Freighter delivery occurred on July 2002 to the Swiss company Farnair, followed by the rst ATR 42 with Large Cargo Door delivered to Northern Air Cargo. By January 2005, less than three years later, 56 ATR passenger to freighter conversions have been performed or are on order ; regional or feeder operators are spread worldwide. There are several ATR cargo conversions but the most effective, including a Largo Cargo Door, is certified through a STC held by Alenia, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of ATR fuselage. The manufacturing and installation of the bulk conversion and the Large Cargo Door is performed by Officine Aeronavali (OAN), an internationally established firm for cargo conversion integration.
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Latin America
Market Trends
ATR Freighter appeal is explained by the specific conditions that drive cargo market : Global cargo market growth approaching 5% per year Express parcels fastest growing segment, boosted by e-commerce : > 20% yearly growth Increasing demand for modules of ATR size as feeders for large integrators (FedEx, UPS, DHL) Ageing cargo fleet in this category Excellent ATR characteristics allowing LD3 containers and 88 width pallet accommodation with Large Cargo Door Growing availability of ATR a/c on the 2nd hand market at prices consistent with cargo market requirements.
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Bulk Freighter
TR bulk Freighter version provides with a cabin entirely dedicated to bulk cargo carriage. Freight is loaded using the front left hand cargo door and is partitioned by nets.
Cabin Modications
Basic cargo conversion Interior stripping, removal of all passenger related furnishing Two added floor rails in aft door area; Class E cargo 400 kg/m2 (82 lb/sq.ft) floor load capability Cargo door opening from inside. Bulk freighter features Structural lining to withstand in-flight lateral bulk loads Addition of 6 tracks on the cabin lateral panels to allow multiple attachments along the fuselage.
Cabin length ATR 42 : 14.72 m (579) ATR 72 : 19.21 m (756) Cross section dimensions 2.29 m (90) floor width 1.85 m (73) height
Transverse nets
A kit including 6 transverse nets to be installed on the floor and lateral tracks is provided. These nets will retain the bulk within a longitudinal compartment and have the capability to withstand 9g forward loads, up to the following : 1,600 kg (3,527 lb) 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) for forward compartment
Operational Flexibility
Matching Operators Needs ATR 42
5.8 tonnes of max P/L 450 Nm Range at Max P/L
BULK FREIGHTER Version
ATR 72
8.6 tonnes of max P/L 500 Nm Range at Max P/L
CONTAINER FREIGHTER Version
200 Nm Sector ATR 42300/-320 220 201 237 311 969 ATR 72200/-210 238 198 278 372 1,086
300 Nm Sector ATR 42300/-320 283 281 322 383 1,269 ATR 72200/-210 301 274 381 455 1,411
Assumptions Utilization: 1,000 BH/year Fuel: 1.4 US $/US gal Cockpit crew: 200 US $/BH (Europe) Charges: Navigation (Eurocontrol type - Function of MTOW) - Landing & parking (statistical function of MTOW)
ontainers and pallets Freighter conversion is based upon the cabin modications of the bulk Freighter version with, in addition, a Large Cargo Door and a cargo loading system.
9g Front Net
According to the regulation, a 9 g front net is required to prevent cargo from blocking cockpit access. To simplify loading operation the net is divided in two parts mutually secured through quick connection devices. Installation time is less than 3 min (one person).
Capabilities
The widest cross-section in its category plus the large cargo door : allows standard container & pallet operations allows oversized bulk freight loading allows flexible operational use with the capability to carry unit load devices (ULD) and bulk simultaneously or alternatively. ATR is the only turboprop capable of carrying 88 wide container or pallet. Other standard ULD, such as LD3, can be carried as well. Containers can be directly interlined between large freighters (B747, A300) and ATR, avoiding the long and expensive transfer from large to smaller containers.
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Operational Flexibility
ATR Freighter family allows a unique flexibility in the turboprop cargo market with: A wide range of payload (5.3 to 8.6 tonnes) and usable volume (56 to 75 m3) The capability to carry bulk or containerized freight.
Environment friendly
Thanks to the latest propulsion technology combined with good aerodynamic design, ATR aircraft feature: A very low exterior noise level, well below ICAO Annex 16 Ch. 3 and Ch. 4 requirements Exceptionnally low fuel consumption and minimum exhaust emissions.
DO/T Sales Support - Operations Directorate - May 2005 - The information contained in this document are presented in good faith and do not in any way constitute an offer or a warranty.
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