Just as I arrived i was in time to see the RE502 London Luton flight.
This is one of Aer Arann's (ATR 72-212A) in its new Celtic Colours. The new paint job was let loose on the public back in mid 2007 in the same location as today (EICM) Galway Airport. This baby has a range of 1,500km
and a service ceiling or max height of 25,000 feet, and a passenger capacity of of 78. When fully laden she weighs in at 22,800kg.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EI-MCG.
Engine Type: Lycoming normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, fuel injected, four cylinder engine with 360 cubic inches (5.9 litre) displacement, and is rated 160 BHP
at 2400rpm.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EI-FAC
Maximum Gross Weight: 4,630/4,850/4,960 lbs.
Empty Weight: 2,800/2,850/2,890 lbs.
Cargo Hook Capacity: 1,660/2,557/2,557 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 143 gal.
Endurance: 4.55/4.55/4.5 hrs
Speed (cruise): 115 knots
Maximum Range (nm): 340 with 30 minute fuel reserve
Passenger Seats: 5
Empty Weight: 2,800/2,850/2,890 lbs.
Cargo Hook Capacity: 1,660/2,557/2,557 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 143 gal.
Endurance: 4.55/4.55/4.5 hrs
Speed (cruise): 115 knots
Maximum Range (nm): 340 with 30 minute fuel reserve
Passenger Seats: 5