Crosswind Limits
The ATR72 has a lower max crosswind component than the 42. For the 72 the limit is 35 kts on a dry runway (width equal to or greater than 30m), and if the runway is less than 30m wide, the dry limit becomes 25 kts. They are good to handle in crosswinds but can be unforgiving in the wet with high crosswind components. The longer fuselage of the 72 coupled with strong crosswind components requires high vigilance.