Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; Environment - Non Weather Related
During arrival into ATL we were descending thru approximately 10000 FT when we encountered wake turbulence. Over an approximate 5 minute period the wake induced three separate 15-20 [degree] right rolls. The rate of roll was slightly aggressive. ATC advised that the aircraft we were following was a Boeing 717 that was 2000 FT below us and 6 miles ahead.Wake turbulence encounter that induced several undesired right rolls.
CRJ-200 First Officer reported encountering wake turbulence on arrival into ATL 6 miles in trail of a B717.