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What a ATR 42 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 6 ATR 42 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How far can a ATR 42 fly?

A ATR 42 flies about 726 nm, roughly 1,345 km, which is about 2 h 31 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a ATR 42 cost to own?

A ATR 42 costs about EUR 43,594 a month to run, or about EUR 2,439 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the ATR 42

How much does a ATR 42 cost?
Used ATR 42 prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current ATR 42 listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used ATR 42?
ATR 42 prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live ATR 42 listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many ATR 42 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 6 ATR 42 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a ATR 42 for sale?
Every ATR 42 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 6 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United Arab Emirates (2), followed by Switzerland (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a ATR 42 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used ATR 42?
On a used ATR 42, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the ATR 42

Aircraft overview

The ATR 42 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner developed by ATR, the Franco-Italian manufacturer formed by Aérospatiale and Aeritalia, now associated with Airbus and Leonardo. The aircraft first flew on 16 August 1984 and entered airline service in 1985. Production has continued through successive variants, including the current ATR 42-600. Designed for short regional sectors, the ATR 42 typically serves routes where jet economics are less favorable and runway length, fuel burn, and dispatch reliability are central considerations.

Performance & specifications

Typical ATR 42 performance depends on variant and operating weight, but the family generally cruises at around 300 knots, with practical airline range commonly in the 700-800 nautical mile class. Certified service ceiling is 25,000 feet. Maximum payload is roughly in the 11,000-12,000 lb range on later models, subject to configuration and fuel requirements. Early ATR 42 aircraft used Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120-series turboprops, while later models introduced more capable PW127-series engines; the ATR 42-600 is powered by PW127M engines driving six-blade propellers.

Cabin & avionics

The ATR 42 is normally configured for about 40 to 50 passengers, with a typical high-density airline layout at 48 seats. The cabin is arranged for regional operations, with a relatively wide fuselage for its class, overhead stowage suited to short-haul baggage, and a rear passenger door arrangement common to ATR aircraft. Avionics vary significantly by generation. Earlier ATR 42-300 and -320 aircraft may have older EFIS or mixed analog flight decks, while the ATR 42-500 introduced more modern systems. The ATR 42-600 features a Thales glass cockpit with large LCD displays and updated flight management capability; it is not a Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective aircraft.

Buying & value

Used ATR 42 buyers typically compare capacity, cycles, engine status, and route economics rather than speed. Key review areas include airframe cycles, corrosion prevention, landing gear life, propeller condition, engine hot-section and overhaul status, avionics standard, cabin condition, and compliance with ATR service bulletins and airworthiness directives. Common market choices include the older ATR 42-300, the improved ATR 42-320, the more capable ATR 42-500 with PW127 engines and six-blade propellers, and the current-generation ATR 42-600. In the used market, the ATR 42 is positioned as a smaller-capacity alternative to the ATR 72 for thin regional routes, cargo conversion, charter, and special-mission use where turboprop efficiency and short-field capability are valued.

6 ATR 42 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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