ATR 42-500 — Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 8
- Active
- 8
- Origin
- FR
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AT45 AT45 | — | 18,600 kg | 1,000 nm | 255 kt | 50 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS A53EU · 12 · issued 1997-06-19
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A53EU), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered ATR 42-500 aircraft
Individual ATR 42-500 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 are there?
8 Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500?
The Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 has a range of about 1,000 nautical miles.
How fast is the Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500?
The Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 cruises at around 255 knots.
What is the Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500's maximum take-off weight?
The Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 has a maximum take-off weight of 18,600 kg.
How many seats does the Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 have?
The Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 is typically configured for up to 42 occupants.
Is the Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 type certified?
Yes. The Airbus Helicopters ATR 42-500 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.





