ATR

freighter
versions

ATR freighter versions

ATR AND CARGO MARKET

First ATR 72 Freighter delivery took place in July 2002 for the Swiss company Farnair. It
was followed by the first ATR 42 with Large Cargo Door delivery to Northern Air Cargo. By
December 2010, less than 8 years later, some 90 ATR passenger to freighter conversions
had been performed ; regional or feeder operators are spread worldwide.

ATR Freighter Fleet In service (Dec 2010)

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Market Trends
ATR Freighter appeal is explained by the specific conditions that drive cargo market:
y Global cargo market growth approaching 5% per year.

y Express parcels fastest growing segment, boosted by e-commerce : > 20% yearly growth.
y Increasing demand for modules of ATR size as feeders for large integrators (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.).

y Ageing cargo fleet in this category.

y Excellent ATR characteristics allowing LD3 containers and 88 width pallet accommodation with Large Cargo Door.
y Growing availability of ATR a/c on the 2nd hand market at prices consistent with cargo market requirements.

Regional Turboprop Freighter

Fleet Forecast (5 - 10 tons category)
ATR Fleet In service per year of delivering

Average fleet age:

13 years ATR 42: 17 years - ATR 72: 10 years
Delivering at Dec. 2010: ATR 42: 412 a/c ATR 72: 503 a/c

1200

+4

40
More than
650 Freighters needed
over the next 10 years

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30

20

20

10

10

400

ATR 42Total

Cargo 42

ATR 72Total

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

1990

1989

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1988

2020

1987

2010

1986

Growth
Replacement
Initial fleet

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600

200

Photo: Ron Baak, Netherlands.

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Large number of candidate freighters

1985

Number of Cargo a/c

800

o
gr

Already converted to cargo:

21.5% of ATR 42 first generation
20.5% of ATR 72 first generation

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ry

hp

wt

1000

60

60

CARGO 72

ATR freighter versions

An adapted Platform for

Easy Freighter Conversion

An easy conversion available since 2002, extending ATR

economic advantages / benefits to the cargo market

Several Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) have been developed by

different Outfitters in various countries.
The most usual STC is based on the following main actions:

1: Interior stripping
Removal of all passenger related furnishing
Overhead bins, Air distribution duct
Passenger lining & ceiling

Forward cargo compartment

Galley and lavatory

2: Additional tracks in the Rear

Cargo + Reinforced Floor
y Two added floor rails in the aft door area
y 400 Kg/m2 (82 lb/sq.ft) floor load capability

3: Class E compartment

Main Outfitters:

Electrical smoke detectors

System control panel

FLIGHT
DECK

Class E
Class E

Pack 1
Pack 2

CARGO
SMOKE
Smoke proof
cockpit door partition

Fwd LH door
openable from inside

Cabin air distribution shut-off valve

ATR freighter versions

1st solution :The Tube

About 90 ATRs fly today with

the Freighter Tube version

Today ATR is the industry leader in the 5-9 Tons freighter transportation

Two different solutions to favor alternatively payload or volume

optimization:
PAYLOAD OPTIMIZER

Light Tube:

y Maximize payload for dense Bulk transportation.

y Freight fixed with Spider Nets.
y Containerized operations.
*: depending on ATR version

MAX PAYLOAD
GROSS VOLUME

Structural Tube:

ATR 42

from 5,753 to 6,613 kg - from 12,683 to 14,579 lb*

ATR 72

from 8,604 to 8,904 kg - from 18,968 to 19,630 lb*

ATR 42

47 m3 - 1,660 cu. ft

ATR 72

64 m3 - 2,260 cu. ft

VOLUME OPTIMIZER

y Maximize volume for rough loading operations transportation.

y Reinforced lateral panel with installation of tracks and multiple attachment points.
MAX PAYLOAD
GROSS VOLUME

ATR 42

from 5,613 to 6,473 kg - from 12,374 to 14,270 lb*

ATR 72

from 8,423 to 8,723 kg - from 18,569 to 19,230 lb*

ATR 42

56 m3 - 1,978 cu. ft

ATR 72

75.5 m3 - 2,666 cu. ft

*: depending on
ATR version

Special ATR Container available for both tubes configurations

y Volume: 2.8 m3 (99 cu.ft)

y Max. gross weight: 500 Kg (1,102 lb)
y Container weight: 76 Kg (167.5 lb)
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2nd solution: Tube+Large cargo

door

A new Large Cargo DooR

to feed the bigger cargo aircraft

The wide cross section combined with LCD make ATR the ideal commuter for cargo
operators, for an integrated solution in the 5-9 tons market to complement the service
of wider aircraft

An integrated solution to dispatch freight in secondary cities

LCD features
y 2.94 x 1.8 m (116 x 71)

ATR ULDs Loading capabilities

LD3

y 110 door opening

88 x 108 pallets 88 x 62 pallets

ATR 42

ATR 72

B 707
B 727
B 737
B 757
DC-8

y 1.05 m (3.44 ft) sill height

y Hydraulically actuated
y Integrated auxiliary door to allow crew access on loaded aircraft

BaE 146
DC-9
L -188

LD3

LD3

9 g Front Net

LD3

According to the regulation, a 9 g front net is required to prevent

LD3

cargo from blocking cockpit access.

ATR

To simplify loading operation the net is divided into two parts

DC-10
MD-11
A 300
A 310
B 767

LD3

mutually secured through quick connection devices. Installation time

LD3

is less than 3 minutes (one person).

LD3

The atr freighters with LCD can be feed with

the same ld3 or 88''x108'' as a md11 or a dc-10

A cargo loading system (CLS) is available for container

& pallet loading.
PROVISIONING FOR CLS

B 707
B 727
B 737
B 757
DC-8

BaE 146
DC-9
L -188

108x88

108x88

ATR 42

211 kg (465 lb)

ATR 72

269 kg (593 lb)

88x108
ATR
88x108 88x108
A 300
A 310
B 767

*: depending on ATR version

DC-10
MD-11

108x88 108x88

MAX PAYLOAD*
GROSS
VOLUME

ATR 42

from 5,551 to 6,371 kg - from 12,150 lb to 14,046 lb*

ATR 72

from 8,362 to 8,662 kg - from 18,435 to 19,096 lb*

ATR 42

56 m3 (1,978 cu. ft)

ATR 72

75,5 m3 (2,666 cu. ft)

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3rd solution :Quick Change

Operators will supplement their passenger

REVENUES with freight revenues

containers designed by atr

ATR developed a specific container and cargo loading system coupled

Volume : 2.8 m3 (99 cu.ft)

with special atr containers

Net Weight : 424 kg (934 lb)

Containers accommodation:
y 9 for ATR42
y 13 for ATR72

Net total cargo payload

(containers + bulk)

40 to remove seats and install the cargo loading system.

No risk of sidewall panels damaging.

y ATR 42: 4,584 kg (10,106 lb)

y ATR 72: 6.2kg (13,845 lb)

Required modifications:

Maximum net bulk payload

y Smoke detectors

y ATR 42: 5,395 kg (11,894 lb)-(cabin + aft cargo)*

y ATR 72: 7,882 kg (17,377 lb)-(cabin + aft cargo)*

y Floor reinforcement to 400 KG/m (82 lb/sq. ft)

2

y "E class"

*: assumes SIREN kit

Galley

Low investment
Higher aircraft utilization
Boost for revenue

Lateral guides

Roller trays

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ATR 42: the entry point

in cargo market

First Generation

-500 SERIES

ATR 72: the low cost freighter

First Generation

-500 SERIES
22,800 kg (50,265 lb)

MTOW (Kg)

16,900 kg (37,257 lb)

18.600 kg (41,005 lb)

MTOW (Kg)

22,000 kg (48,501 lb)

MAX FUEL (Kg)

4,500 kg (9,921 lb)

4,500 kg (9,921 lb)

MAX FUEL (Kg)

5,000 kg (11,023 lb)

5,000 kg (11,023 lb)

BULK PAYLOAD (Ton)*

5.753 kg (12,683 lb)

6,613 kg (14,579 lb)

BULK PAYLOAD

8,604 kg (18,968 lb)

8,904 kg (19,630 lb)

*: Light tube configuration

*: Light tube configuration

Cash operating cost (US$) per trip

Cash operating cost (US$) per trip

2,000

2,000

1,750

1,750

1,500

1,500

1,250

1,250

1,000

1,000

750

750

500

500

250

250
0

0
ATR 42-300

Fuel

Crew

ATR 42-320

Maintenance

Navigation charges

Payload Range ATR 42

8

10

Payload (Ton)

ATR 42-300
ATR 42-320
ATR 42-500

Payload (Ton)

1045 Nm

1090 Nm
814 Nm

150

200

250

12

300

750

500

500

250

250
0

1032 Nm

500

Maintenance

Landing charges

ATR 72-500

Navigation charges

Cash operating cost (US$) per ton of freight

1000

1500

ISA, no wind, Typical OEW@delivery, JAR Reserves

2000

2500

3000

209
216
211

ATR 72-200
Range (Nm)

0
0

Crew

ATR 72-210

ATR 72-210

Range (Nm)

Ref. Sector 250 Nm, Fuel: 3$/US G, European environment.

750

ATR 72-500

955 Nm
4

279
100

1,000

Ref. Sector 250 Nm, Fuel: 3$/US G, European environment.

ATR 72-200
ATR 72-210
ATR 72-500

@ 7.5 Ton

822 Nm

ATR 42-300

1,250

1,000

278

ATR 42-320

1,500

1,250

Light tube configuration

@ 5 Ton

256

1,500

Fuel

Payload Range ATR 72

Light tube configuration

ATR 42-500

1,750

ATR 72-200

Ref. Sector 250 Nm, Fuel: 3$/US G, European environment.

Cash operating cost (US$) per ton of freight

2,000

1,750

ATR 42-500

Landing charges

2,000

500

1000

1500

ISA, no wind, Typical OEW@delivery, JAR Reserves

2000

2500

100

150

200

250

Ref. Sector 250 Nm, Fuel: 3$/US G, European environment.

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testimonials

Mr. Noel Prosser,

Toll Air Expresss general manager says:
"The ATR was a proven aircraft in the 5000 to 7000 kg uplift range.
Toll was looking for mid-size turbine aircraft with proven reliability, fuel
efficiency and easy to load/upload. After consultation with ATR and a
review of other global freighter operators, the ATR 42-300 was best suited
to the Toll operations. Also, we were looking to loose load the cargo and
maximise cubic capacity. This meant the high wing and two door entries were
very attractive."
Mr. Roslan Ismail,
MAS E&M senior general manager says:
"With volatile fuel price, short-haul cargo transportation is a growing business and the ATR
aircraft provides an optimum yield for operations of this nature."
Mr. Hugh Flynn,
Air Contractors CEO says:
"The ATR has demonstrated superior reliability and is well suited to the modern requirements for a low
noise, fuel efficient turboprop aircraft in the 5-9 tons market. Air contractor is certified to operate aircraft
in CAT II conditions allowing the aircraft to operate in challenging weather conditions."

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