About the ATR 42-500
The ATR 42-500 is part of the ATR 42 family of regional aircraft. ATR documented its use in Ecuador when it delivered an aircraft to TAME for regional routes linking communities with airports such as Quito and Guayaquil.
Seating capacity
ATR’s standard cabin drawing shows 48 seats. In its announcement about the delivery to TAME, ATR listed a 50-seat configuration. The number of seats on a particular flight depends on how the airline has fitted the aircraft.
Cabin layout
The standard diagram shows two seats on each side of a single aisle and a seat pitch of 30 inches, measured between equivalent points on consecutive rows. The diagram also shows the exits, galley and lavatory. Check the airline’s seat map to see where those features sit on your flight.
How to recognize an ATR 42-500
Look for a high-mounted wing, one propeller engine on each side and a short fuselage. ATR lists the length as 22.67 meters. The ATR 42-300 and ATR 42-600 have a similar outline, so use the registration and full model name to confirm the variant.
Variants and related aircraft
ICAO lists the ATR 42-500 and ATR 42-500 Surveyor under AT45. The ATR 42-600 has its own code, AT46. The passenger cabin shown here is ATR’s example for the -500.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an ATR 42-500 have?
ATR illustrates a 48-seat standard cabin and documents a 50-seat version for TAME. Check your airline’s seat map for the aircraft on your flight.
Do the ATR 42-500 and ATR 42-600 use the same radar code?
The ATR 42-500 uses AT45. The ATR 42-600 uses AT46.