It’s here! The long awaited update for Microsoft’s ATR 42-600 and 72-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The modern twin engine turboprop airliner has been one of the series more popular sellers according to Microsoft and is currently one just a handful of turboprop airliners available. Today’s update introduces some new variants and a variety of bug fixes.

The ATR gets an update

A relatively lengthy list of fixes plus some new variations on the ATR airliner series top out the highlights that are on offer for Expert Series 01. The two new variants, the STOL variant and the Freighter, bring in some potentially new experiences for the aircraft with a freighter and a short takeoff/landing version. Both have recently been offered by ATR to customers and so Microsoft Flight Simulator is not too far behind in offering these aircraft at the same time that they are now being built for real world customers.

The aircraft update is free for current owners and of course is bundled in for anyone buying the aircraft new or as part of some of the bundles available for 2024. The ATR series is available for $19.99 USD in the MSFS Marketplace.

Official change log

Microsoft has released the following change-log for the ATR:

• Added two new ATR type variants:
  • ATR 42-600S (STOL)
  • ATR 72-600F (Freighter)
• Fixed an issue with gear not fully extended when hydraulics is lost (prop ftr) after a landing.
• Added new runway threshold calculation (SU15+).
• Changed VNAV Path following to higher precision.
• Fixed ACW buses supply logic with ACW Ext Pwr and BTC Off.
• Fixed TAT warnings logic on ground.
• Fixed V-FP arming logic.
• VCP MOVE menu is now usable in MFD ND PLAN mode.
• Fixed VOR/BC/APP mode not activating when off-side nav source is used.
• Added marker for MAX throttle position to calibration window.
• EFB Options items re-arranged.
• Fixed in issue that caused trans alt and TO data confirm input to be constantly overwritten after a landing.
• Fixed TGT IAS showing -1 on VNAV page.
• Fixed maximum FD pitch command in IAS mode to 15 degrees.
• Fixed a bug in CRZ IAS calculation.
• Fixed a GPWS inhibit issue.
• Added functions to correct fuel flow in idle, feathered and hotel mode.
• Added aircraft.cfg and loc entries for 42-600S, 72-600F and new Highline versions.
• Changed flight_model.cfg payload entries for ATR 72-600F model (Fedex version).
• Added freighter support to EFB.
• Fixed EWD prev/next page arrows in EWD sometimes displayed wrong.
• Added additional Highline variants to ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600
• Added payload support for Highline 03 variants.
• Update electronic checklists to v37
• Art fixes

Known Issue
ATR 72-600F only has a tendancy to roll right.

• Workarounds: Trim left wing down, or remove default payload.
  • This is currently being investigated for a fix.