Silver Airways ATR 72 Systems EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
What is the power plant for the ATR 72-600?
PW 127 M or N
What is the minimum crew for the ATR?
2 pilots - 2 Flight Attendants
How many cargo compartments does the ATR have?
2 - Forward and Aft
What is the Maximum Take Off Weight for the ATR?
50,705 lbs
The Length of the ATR 72 is ______.
89.1 feet
The wingspan of the ATR 72 is _____.
88.7 feet
Maximum Turning Capability on Ground is predicated on...
All are Correct:
maximum steering angle of 60°
slow continuous turning
approximately idle thrust on all engines
no differential braking
The ______ has the greatest turn radius.
Wingtip
The minimum pavement width required for a 180 turn is _____.
70.2 feet
Distance from nose gear to main landing gear is _____.
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35.4 feet
The Tail Prop is utilized to prevent the tail from toppling.
True
How many lavatories are installed on the ATR?
One
Where are the service panels located for the toilet and potable water?
Outside and aft of the fuselage
The toilet water is drained directly outside the aircraft.
False
For proper seat positioning, how does the pilot use the Seat Position Sight Gauge?
Respective white ball is obscured by the red one
The SW TEST push button on the Doors Control Panel function is to:
Test door micro switches in cabin and service door
The maximum crosswind in which the cargo door can be operated is:
45 knots
How many emergency exits does the ATR 72-600 have in the cabin?
4
Cockpit philosophy for normal operation is:
Dark or not illuminated
How many Halon portable fire extinguishers are in the aircraft?
1 for the cockpit and 2 for the cabin
How many PBE are in the aircraft?
1 for the cockpit and 3 for the cabin
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) transmits distress signals on:
121.5 MHz, 243 MHz and 406 MHz
The MIP/PED switch controls the integral lights for which panels?
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Main Instrument Panel and Center Pedestal.
Other than the TEST position, the annunciator lights have only two display selections available;
DIM for night, and BRT for day.
True
The STORM light switch turns on the ______________.
Flood lights to illuminate the main instrument panel and pedestal, and all main panel integral
lighting.
The lights available on the DC EMERG BUS are ____________.
Left side Main Instrument Panel FLOOD light, center pedestal FLOOD light, and the right Dome
light.
The ice evidence probe is automatically illuminated with the __________ switch is turned on.
Nav
The WING lights illuminate the wing leading edge and engine air intake on each side of the
aircraft to aid in checking for ice buildup.
True
The TAXI and T.O. lights are __________.
mounted to the non-steerable portion of the nose strut.
The STROBE lights __________.
consist of three stroboscopic white lights; one on each wing tip, and one on the tailcone.
The emergency lights will come on automatically when the toggle switch is in the arm position
if:
The DC STBY bus is below 18V or both DC GEN are offline.
If the DC STBY BUS fails, the integral batteries will power the emergency lights system for:
10 minutes.
How many Oxygen Bottles are installed on the ATR?
4. One cylinder for the main distribution system, and 3 portable bottles for the Flight Attendants
If the N/100% Selector is SET to 100%, once use the oxygen will flow...
Silver Airways ATR 72 Systems EXAM