The ATR-72 didn't have an autothrottle and there was no link between the autopilot and the throttle controls. This is pretty common on smaller/midsized regional aircraft. - Admiral Cloudberg - Medium

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The ATR-72 didn't have an autothrottle and there was no link between the autopilot and the throttle controls. This is pretty common on smaller/midsized regional aircraft.

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