The ATR 42/72-500/600 General Familiarisation course with PW120 Series Powerplants meets ATA 104 Specification Level I: General Familiarisation, offering a comprehensive overview of the airframe, systems, and powerplant. The course complies with EASA’s knowledge Level 1, as outlined in Regulation EU No. 1321/2014, Part 66, Appendix III. This self-paced course provides students with the fundamental knowledge to describe the aircraft’s systems and technical terms effectively.

The course takes approximately 40 hours to complete, and students must pass a quiz at the end of each ATA chapter before unlocking the next. Upon successful completion, a certificate is issued.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Identify safety precautions related to the airframe, systems, and powerplant.
• Define the general layout and operation of the aircraft’s major systems.
• Understand the characteristics of the powerplant.
• Identify maintenance practices essential to the airframe, systems, and powerplant.
• Recognize special tooling and test equipment used with the aircraft.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Our courses are compatible with PCs, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices (Android and iPhone). An internet connection is required for access and completion.

STUDY TIME

Estimated course completion time is 40 hours. You have 6 months to complete the course, and progress is saved automatically. Upon completion, students have an additional 90 days to review the course material.

SUPPORT

For assistance during the course, contact us during normal working hours. We are here to help you succeed.

WHY USE OUR GENERAL FAMILIARISATION COURSES?

Our online ATR 42/72-500/600 General Familiarisation course with PW120 Series Powerplants offers a flexible, in-depth learning experience designed to meet EASA Part 145.A.35 and FAA Federal Regulation 145.163 continuation training requirements. It ensures your team remains compliant and up-to-date with aircraft-specific knowledge.

WHY TRUST US WITH YOUR TRAINING?

Our ATR 42/72-500/600 General Familiarisation course is created by experienced EASA and UK CAA B1/B2 Engineers, Type Instructors, and Part 147 Training Managers. Each relevant ATA chapter is covered to ensure comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft’s systems.

DETAILED COURSE SYLLABUS

The ATR 42/72-500/600 General Familiarisation course covers the following ATA chapters to approximately EASA Part 66 Level 1 standards:

• ATA 05-12 General Servicing: Covers time limits, dimensions, jacking, levelling, towing, parking, and routine maintenance procedures.
• ATA 31 Indicating and Recording Systems: Includes MFCs, CAS, annunciations, flight recorders, performance recorders, and maintenance facilities.
• ATA 24 Electrical Power System: Covers AC/DC generation, distribution, starter generators, and maintenance procedures.
• ATA 34 Navigation Systems: Covers ADIRS, weather radar, TCAS, altimeters, and flight management systems.
• ATA 22 Auto Flight System: Covers automatic flight control, autopilot, flight director, and yaw damper systems.
• ATA 23 Communication Systems: Includes audio systems, intercoms, VHF/HF communication, cockpit voice recorders, and ACARS.
• ATA 33 Lights: Interior and exterior lighting systems including cockpit, cabin, and emergency lighting.
• ATA 29 Hydraulic Systems: Covers blue, green, and auxiliary hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, and controls.
• ATA 32 Landing Gear: Extension/retraction systems, nosewheel steering, and braking systems.
• ATA 27 Flight Controls: Covers primary and secondary flight controls, autopilot integration, trim systems, and gust lock.
• ATA 51 to 57 Structures: Overview of doors, fuselage, stabilizers, wings, and windows.
• ATA 25 Equipment & Furnishings: Covers cockpit, cabin furnishings, lavatories, galleys, and emergency equipment.
• ATA 35 Oxygen Systems: Crew and passenger oxygen systems, including fixed and portable units.
• ATA 38 Water & Waste Systems: Potable water and lavatory systems, vacuum waste systems.
• ATA 28 Fuel System: Storage, engine feed, refuel/defuel systems, fuel tank safety, and maintenance facilities.
• ATA 26 Fire Protection Systems: Fire and smoke detection systems, including engine, APU, cargo, and lavatory fire protection.
• ATA 36 Pneumatic System: Engine bleed air supply, air distribution, and leak detection systems.
• ATA 21 Air Conditioning System: Includes avionics cooling, pressurization, temperature control, and ventilation.
• ATA 30 Ice and Rain Protection: Covers anti-icing and rain protection systems for wings, engines, probes, and windshields.
• ATA 61 Propeller: Detailed overview of propeller design, control, synchrophasing, feathering, and reversing systems.
• ATA 71 to 80 Powerplant: Detailed coverage of engine nacelles, fuel systems, lubrication, ignition, and powerplant maintenance procedures.

ATR600 Diffs

ATA42 – Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)

• IMA Concepts and Evolution
• Core Avionics Cabinets (CAC)
• CPM, IOM (AP, DC, S), and SWM Modules
• Interfaces and Communication Buses
• System Redundancy and Failures
• Operational Modes (OPS, INIT, SHOP, HALT, P-DL)

ATA45 – Central Maintenance System (CMS)

• Fault Isolation and Detection
• Centralised Maintenance Application (CMA)
• BITE Functions
• Maintenance Data Access via MCDU

ATA31 – Instruments and Recording Systems

• New/Updated Cockpit Controls and Indicators
• Primary Flight Displays (PFD)
• Engine and Warning Display (EWD)
• Multi-Function Display (MFD)
• Recording Devices (FDR, CVR, QAR)

ATA34 – Navigation

• New/Updated Cockpit Controls and Indicators
• GPS, VOR, ILS, DME, ADF Systems
• IRS and AHRS Integration
• Terrain and Weather Systems (TAWS, WXR)

 ATA23 – Communications

• New/Updated Cockpit Controls and Indicators
• VHF, HF, SELCAL, SATCOM (if fitted)
• Audio Panels and Radio Management
• Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

 ATA22 – Auto Flight

• New/Updated Cockpit Controls and Indicators
• Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)
• Flight Guidance and Control Panels
• Redundancy and Monitoring
• Failures and Alerts