TCA Aircraft Testing Department.

Type 2 aircraft test report.

Date of Report:	March 12, 1998

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SECTION A: (Original FSFS aircraft details.)

	Aircraft name: 	TCA ATR42-500
			(PJ-TSEL)


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SECTION B: (FS98 only aircraft file details.)

	File name:

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SECTION C: (Criteria Tested)

1)	Endurance (range):	1400nm

2)	Take-off distance:	1085 metres with 5° flaps
	Landing distance: 	790 metres/ approach 120 KIAS/ Full flaps
				and reverse torque at touchdown.

3)	Rotation speed (Vr):
	a)	125 KIAS
	b) 	107 KIAS

4)	Climb: Best climb speed:	As per docs, 175 KIAS
					= 3000fpm at sea level
					= 1200fpm at 20000 feet.

5)	Overspeed clacker on at:	Mach 0.53

6)	Behavior under AP.
	a) Speed AP.		OK
	b) Altitude AP.		OK
	c) Heading AP.		OK
	d) NAV1 AP.		?
	e) Back course AP.	?
	f) Approach AP.		OK
	g) Autoland

7)	Speed @ 80% N1, FL200:	Mach 0.45/206 KIAS/ 305 TAS

8)	% N1 at recommended economic cruise speed:
		Mach 0.5 = 92% trq.

9)	Stall speed. 
	a) 100% fuel:	97/82 KIAS
	b)  30% fuel:	78/72 KIAS

10)	Approach speed.
	a) 100% fuel:	107 KIAS
	b)  30% fuel:	 94 KIAS

11)	Turns AP ON - realistic?:
	a) Level turns:		OK, stable
	b) Climbing turns.	OK, stable
	c) Descending turns.	OK, stable

12)	Turns AP OFF - realistic?:
	a) Level turns.		Needs constant attention. OK
	b) Climbing turns.	Needs constant attention. OK
	c) Descending turns.	Needs constant attention. OK

13)	Landing:
	a) 100% fuel.	OK.
	b)  30% fuel.	Slightly easier to maneouvre.

14)	Operation with some engines out of service: Starboard engine 
		shut down at 7500 feet, AP on. Aircraft banked Port
		slightly to keep heading correct. Speed reduced from 
		Mach 0.48 to Mach 0.34. Was able to land with one 
		engine shut down.
		

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SECTION D: 	NOTES/COMMENTS:
		
		Docs included are very good. I like the paint job. One
		of my favourite aircraft. A little gem!