About the ATR 72-200
ATR launched the longer ATR 72 in January 1986 after developing the smaller ATR 42. The ATR 72 first flew on October 27, 1988, and the first delivery followed in October 1989.
Seating capacity
ATR’s specification sheet gives 66 seats for its standard ATR 72-200 cabin. Airlines can fit their cabins differently, so consult the operator’s seat map to check the arrangement for a specific flight.
Cabin layout
The standard drawing shows two seats on each side of one aisle. ATR lists a 31-inch seat pitch, measured between corresponding points in consecutive rows. The drawing also marks exits, the galley and the lavatory.
How to recognize an ATR 72-200
Look for a high wing, one propeller engine on each side and a fuselage about 27.17 meters long. Other ATR 72 variants have a similar silhouette. Use the registration and model record to confirm the series.
Variants and related aircraft
ICAO lists the ATR 72-200 under AT72 and the ATR 72-210 under AT73. It uses AT75 for the ATR 72-500 and AT76 for the ATR 72-600. These codes let the radar filter related models separately.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does an ATR 72-200 have?
ATR shows 66 seats in the standard cabin. The airline’s seat map gives the layout for your flight.
Does AT72 cover every ATR 72?
AT72 identifies the ATR 72-200 in the ICAO model list. For example, the ATR 72-600 uses AT76.