I didn't notice we had a thread deviation SVC10. Flap 45 is a config unique to ATR-300 series for use in Emergency..I have tried it on a normal after landing event and reduced stopping distance almost by 40% with full reversers and normal braking.
Rumour had it that there is a cow boy ATR42 cargo operator in PNG.Farnair normally pride themselves with safety and standards but their airplanes are rather old..as is this type(since 1984). There must have been some alarming engine issues in advance of that fire erupting..there is usually some "smoke" before an engine reaches a point where it explodes into a fire such as that witnessed on the brilliant photography on this accident.I suspect it was an accident...in waiting.