MAULE M-7-260 Technical specifications

FAA APPR0VED
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
FOR
MAULE M-7-260
Airplane Serial No.__________________
Registration No.____________________
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE KEPT IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES.
FAA APPROVED:______________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification Office
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta, Georgia USA
DATE:______________________________
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LOG OF REVISIONS
REV. TO
PAGES
DESCRIPTION APPROVAL AND DATE
A 5, 6
12
19
Added and revised Placards.
Corrected Crosswind Component.
Corrected omission.
__________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date: ______________
B 4 Vendor part number change.
_____________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date: ______________
C 12 Corrected (fully retracted) to read (first notch) in
Item F. _________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date:_____________________
D 19
2
4
13
Added "-D" to Item 5.a.
Corrected Unusable fuel to read 2.3 gallons.
Added McCauley Propellers B2D37C224-[ ]/[ ]-
90RA-10.5 and B3D32C414-[ ]/[ ]-82NDA-2.
_____________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date: ______________
E 3,5,
11-16
Changed primary airspeed units to knots. _______________________
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Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date: ____________________

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F 11 In 3.3.A FLAP SETTINGS, corrected Landing
flap handle position to read: Fourth Notch for 48°
flap position. In 3.3.B. RECOMMENDED FLAP
SETTINGS, corrected Landing flap setting to
read - Normally Fourth Notch (48°/full flaps).
________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification
Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date: ______________
G 5,
6,
8,
9,
10,
11,
33
Described placard notation and removal of aux.
Quantity buttons if JPI EDM-900/930 units are
installed. In rear cabin area revised cargo weight
limitation placard and added loading caution
placard for 4-seater. Added limit placard for
optional swing out windows. Changed FLYING
WIRES to read STRUT in 3.1.23. Added to
Operating Check Lists for Parking Brake when in
OFF position to PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY
AGAINST INSTRUMENT PANEL. Corrected
Alternate Air Control operating check to read:
PUSH IN AND LOCK. Revised Section VI re
Owner Alert System, the availability of data
downloads and Maule Parts Catalog DVD.
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Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA
Atlanta, GA
Date:__________________
H iiii, 24
3
5
Changed page number from 33 to 24.
Added note from Sec. 2.3.
Added J.P. Instrument EDM-900/930. Moved
note from Sec. 2.3 to Sec. 2.1.
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Manager, Southeast Flight Test
Section, AIR-712, FAA
Atlanta, GA
Date:__________________

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LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS
SUPP.
NO. NO. OF PAGES DESCRIPTION APPROVAL DATE
1 21 Installation of Wipline 3000 Amphibious Floats - Maule Drawing 9186A.
(03/12/99) Rev. A 08/19/02
2 8 Installation of Aqua 2400 Floats - Maule Dwg 9135A, Rev. Eor later rev.
(11/19/99) Rev. A 08/19/02
3 6 English to Metric Conversion Charts - required in aircraft when registered in Canada. 09/03/99
4 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-810-20 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9197A.
(Sea) 07/05/01
5 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-810-30 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9197A.
(Sea) 07/05/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-872-20 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9211A.
(Sea) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-872-30 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9211A.
(Sea) 06/25/01
3 Installation of GARMIN GNS-430 (GPS/NAV/COMM) System - Maule Dwg 7205A. 01/03/01
- 3 Inst. of GARMIN GNC-300XL (GPS/COMM) System - Maule Dwg 7207A. 01/03/01
- 3 Inst. of GARMIN GNC-250XL (GPS/COMM) System - Maule Dwg 7209A. 01/03/01
- 3 Inst. of Bendix-King KLX-135A (GPS/COMM) System - Maule Dwg 7219A. 01/03/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-873-20 (14/28v) - Maule Dwg
9212A. (Land) 10/15/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-873-30 (14/28v) - Maule Dwg 9212A.
(Land) 10/15/01
- 5 Installation of Apollo MX20 Multi-Function Display - Maule Drawing 7265A. 08/15/02
- 8 Installation of GARMIN GNC-420 (GPS/COMM) System - Maule Drawing 7251A. 06/30/03
- 9 Installation of GARMIN GNS-530 (GPS/NAV/COMM) System - Maule Drawing
7253A. 06/30/03
- 4 Installation of GARMIN GTX-330 Mode S Transponder Traffic Information System
(TIS) - Maule Drawing 7255A. 06/30/03
- 3 Operation of aircraft when Micro AeroDynamics Vortex Generator System is installed in
accordance with Maule Drawing 9177A. 12/16/05
- 5 Installation of GARMIN SL40 VHF Communications Transceiver - Maule Drawing
7249A. 07/14/08
7 5 Installation of Fli-Lite 3000 Mk IIIA Skis - Maule Dwg 9081A, Rev. For later. 03/11/09
- 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 50 Two Axis Autopilot Model ST-873-50 (14v) - Maule Dwg
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM
COVER PAGE
LOG OF REVISIONS………………………………………………….. i
LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS…………………………………………….. ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………….. iii
& iiii
SECTION I GENERAL
Plan View…………………………………………………………. 1
1.1 Maximum Weight………………………………………… 2
1.2 Center of Gravity Limits…………………………………. 2
1.3 Maneuvers…………………………………………………2
1.4 Fuel Capacity…………………………………………….. 2
SECTION II LIMITATIONS
2.1 Airspeed Limits…………………………………………… 3
2.2 Power Plant Limits……………………………………….. 4
2.3 Flight Load Factors………………………………………. 5
2.4 Placards……………………………………………………5
SECTION III NORMAL PROCEDURES
3.1 Preflight Inspection………………………………………. 7
3.2 Operating Check Lists……………………………………8
3.3 Normal Flight Operations………………………………. 11
3.4 Door-Off Operation………………………………………13
3.5 Noise Level……………………………………………….13
3.6 Anti-Collision Light……………………………………….13
SECTION IV EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 Emergency Basic Rules…………………………………14
4.2 Engine Emergency Shutdown…………………………. 14
4.3 Engine Fire During Starting……………………………. 14
4.4 Engine Fire After Starting……………………………… 14
4.5 Emergency Exit on the Ground……………………….. 14
4.6 Takeoff Abort……………………………………………. 14
4.7 Engine Failure After T.O. or Forced Landing……….. 14
4.8 Partial Power Failure During Flight of After T.0…….. 15
4.9 Complete Power Failure During Flight……………….. 15
4.10 Engine Airstart……………………………………………15
4.11 Electrical Fire……………………………………………. 15
4.12 Engine Fire During Flight………………………………. 15
4.13 Smoke and Fume Elimination…………………………. 16
4.14 Structural Damage……………………………………… 16
4.15 Recovery From Inadvertent Spins……………………. 16
4.16 Alternator Failure……………………………………….. 16

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ITEM
SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
5.1 Weight and Balance Data……………………………… 17
Required Equipment List Provided for each Airplane
SECTION VI AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 Introduction……………………………………………… 24
6.2 Airplane Inspection Period…………………………….. 24
6.3 Preventive Maintenance that may be Accomplished
by a Certified Pilot………………………………………. 24
6.4 Alterations or Repairs to Airplane…………………….. 24
SECTION VII MANUFACTURER'S DATA
Optional Equipment List
Rev. H dated: 7/16/18

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SECTION I
GENERAL
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SECTION I
GENERAL: NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION
1.1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 2500 Pounds
1.2 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS: +15.0 to +20.0 @ 2500 lbs.
+12.5 to +20.0 @ 1700 lbs. or less
Straight line variation between points given
Datum: Wing Leading Edge
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the pilot to assure that the airplane is property loaded.
Refer to the Weight and Balance Data for baggage/cargo loading recommen-
dations and loading graphs.
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////CAUTION////
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CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN US-
ING THE 5
TH
SEAT OR WHEN CARGO OR BAGGAGE IS CARRIED IN THE
REAR CABIN AREA. ALSO, FLIGHT PLANNING SHOULD INCLUDE AL-
LOWANCE FOR FORWARD C.G. SHIFT WITH FUEL BURN.
1.3 MANEUVERS: Only Normal Category Maneuvers including Stalls, Lazy Eights, Chandelles
and steep turns involving bank angles not greater than 60°are approved in
this airplane.
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////CAUTION////
//////////////////////// AEROBATICS AND INTENTIONAL SPINS PROHIBITED.
1.4 FUEL CAPACITY:
Usable Fuel: MAIN TANKS - 21.5 Gal. each
OPTIONAL AUXILIARY TANKS - 15.0 Gal. or 21.0 Gal. each*
Unusable Fuel: 2.3 Gallons per Main Tank
*Fuel Capacity - See Instrument Panel Placard for Auxiliary Tank configuration installed in
this aircraft.
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////CAUTION////
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FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS EMPTY CANNOT
BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT
FAA APPROVED
DATE: 417/98
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.
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
2.1 AIRSPEED LIMITS: All airspeeds are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS).
A. AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial, (V
NE
) - 158K (182 mph)
Yellow Arc, Caution Range - 128 - 158K (147 - 182 mph)
Green Arc, Normal Operating Range - 54 - 128K (62 - 147 mph)
White Arc, Flap Operating Range - 43 - 83K (50 - 95 mph)
B. EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial Line -
Never Exceed Speed (V
NE
) 158K (182 mph): Maximum safe
airspeed in smooth air.
Yellow Arc - Caution Range, 128 - 158K (147 - 182 mph): Operation in this
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and con-
trol movements should not be large or abrupt.
Green Arc - Normal Operating Range, 54 - 128K (62 - 147 mph): Extends
from flaps up, power off stall speed at 2500 lbs. (V
S1
) to design
cruise speed (V
C
).
White Arc - Flap Operating Range, 43 - 83K (50 - 95 mph): Extends from
full flap, power off minimum stall speed at 2500 lbs. (V
SO
) to
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
FE
).
NOTE: DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED: The maximum safe airspeed at which full aerodynamic controls
can be applied (VA) is 109K (125 mph). This airspeed is not marked on the airspeed indicator.
FAA APPROVED
DATE: 4/17/98
Rev. D dated:
Rev. H dated: 7/16/18 PAGE 3

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2.2 POWER PLANT LIMITS:
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-V4A5
Engine Limits: 260 hp @ 2700 RPM, Full Throttle Continuous
Propeller: MT-Propeller: MTV-14-B/190-17
Hartzell: HC-C2YR-1BF/F8477D-6
HC-C3YR-1RF/F-7693(F)-( )*
McCauley: B2D37C224-[ ]/[ ]-90RA-10.5 or -12
B3D32C414-[ ]/[ ]-82NDA-2 or -4
Fuel: 100/100LL Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline
Engine Instrument Markings:
Cylinder Head Temperature: Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
200°F - 435°F
Red Radial - Operating Limit, 500°F
Oil Temperature: Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
140°F - 245°F
Red Radial - Operating Limit, 245°F
Oil Pressure: Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
55 to 95 psi
Yellow Arc - Caution Range, 25 to 55
and 95 to 115 psi
Red Radial - Minimum Operating Pressure,
25 psi, Maximum Operating
Pressure, 115 psi
Manifold Pressure Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
14.5 to 29 ins. of Mercury
Fuel Flow Red Radial - Maximum, 8.9 psi or 26.9 gph
Tachometer: Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
2000 - 2700 RPM
Red Radial - Maximum RPM, 2700 RPM
* Limited to no dash number (78" diameter) to –2 (76" diameter)
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
Rev. A dated: 6/23/99 PAGE 4
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2 .3 FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS: Flaps Fully Retracted: 3.8g Positive to 1.5g Negative
Flaps Extended: 1.9g Positive to 0g Negative
2.4 PLACARDS:
The following placards are in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot:
"THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COM-
PLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FLIGHT MANUAL AND IN
THE FORM OF PLACARDS AND MARKINGS.”
"NO AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINS, APPROVED."
"ROUGH AIR OR MANEUVERING SPEED 109K (125 MPH) I.A.S."
"THIS AIRPLANE APPROVED FOR DAY OR NIGHT IFR NON-ICING FLIGHT WHEN
EQUIPPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 91 OR FAR 135.”
"DO NOT TURN OFF ALTERNATOR IN FLIGHT EXCEPT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY."
"FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS ZERO
CANNOT BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT.
"SEE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS IN WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION OF AIRPLANE
FLIGHT MANUAL."
"DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND 12K (14 MPH)"
On the instrument panel at the auxiliary tank transfer switches:
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
PUSH FOR PUSH FOR
AUX. QUANT. AUX. QUANT.
LEFT RIGHT
NOTE: If JPI EDM-900/930 units are installed, the PUSH FOR AUX. QUANT. buttons and placards
are not installed. However, FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS and LEFT and RIGHT placards are used as
below: FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
LEFT RIGHT
FUEL CAPACITY: MAIN TANKS 21.5 GAL. USABLE EACH, AUX. TANKS *GAL.
USABLE EACH.
*15 Gal. or 21 Gal. Instrument Panel Placard will show capacity of the tanks installed in this aircraft.
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
Rev. A dated: 10/26/98
Rev. E dated: 3/7/02
Rev. G dated: 5/23/13 PAGE 5
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2.4 PLACARDS: (Cont'd)
At the main fuel tank selector valve on the left kick panel:
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
LEFT: 21.5 GAL.
OFF BOTH
RIGHT: 21.5 GAL.
On flap control handle:
FLAPS / PULL ON / 2
ND
NOTCH / TAKEOFF / 4th NOTCH / LANDING.
In rear cabin area:
CARGO OR BAGGAGE LIMITATIONS
MAX. LOAD AREA "A" 100 LBS.
MAX. LOAD AREA "B" 175 LBS.
MAX. LOAD AREA "C" 125 LBS.
Also in rear cabin area when 5
th
seat is installed:
CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY WHEN
USING 5
TH
SEAT OR LOADING REAR/CARGO/BAGGAGE.
MAXIMUM REAR SEAT LOADING IS 170 LBS.
Or also in rear cabin area when 5
th
seat is not installed:
CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY
WHEN LOADING REAR/CARGO/BAGGAGE.
On the lower window frame near the latch when optional swing out windows are installed:
WINDOW MUST BE CLOSED ABOVE 120 MPH
FAA APPROVED: 10/19/98
Rev. A dated: 10/26-98
Rev. G dated:
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SECTION III
NORMAL PROCEDURES:
3.1 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION:
A. INTERIOR:
1. BAT Switch…………………………………..... ON
2. Fuel Gauges…………………………………... CHECK INDICATIONS
3. Auxiliary Fuel Pumps……………………….... ON, THEN OFF (LISTEN TO VERIFY
OPERATION)
4. All Electrical Switches………………………... OFF
5. BAT Switch……………………………………. OFF
6. Flaps………………………………………….... FULL DOWN (4TH NOTCH)
EXTERIOR: Begin at the left front door, proceed around the left wing to the nose area, then
around the right wing and back to the fuselage, then around the tail section.
1. Fuel drains behind step…………………….... DRAIN (2)
2. Left Flap……………………………………….. CHECK HINGES & CONTROL
ATTACHMENTS
3. Aileron…………………………………………. CHECK HINGES & CONTROL
ATTACHMENTS
4. Left Wing Top……………………………….... CHECK FOR WRINKLES AS INDICA-
TION OF INTERNAL DAMAGE
5. Left Wing Main & Aux Fuel Tank Drain……. DRAIN (2)
6. Left Wing Tip & Nav Light………………….... CHECK FOR DAMAGE
7. Auxiliary Fuel Tank....................................... VISUALLY CHECK QUANTITY
8. Landing Light………………………………….. CHECK FOR DAMAGE
9. Left Wing Tiedown………………………….... REMOVE
10. Pitot Tube……………………………………... REMOVE COVER
11. Stall Warning Switch………………………..... CHECK FOR FREEDOM OF
MOVEMENT
12. Main Fuel Tank…………………………….…. VISUALLY CHECK QUANTITY
13. Left Landing Gear…………………………….. CHECK TIRE INFLATION AND
BRAKE LINE SECURITY
14. Bottom left side of Cowl……………………... DRAIN GASCOLATOR (1)
15. Top Cowl, Oil Access Door…………………. CHECK OIL QUANTITY
16. Propeller……………………………………..... CHECK LEADING EDGE FOR
DAMAGE. CHECK SPINNER FOR
SECURITY
17. Air Inlets……………………………………….. CHECK FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS,
INSPECT VISIBLE CONNECTIONS
AND COMPONENTS
FAA APPROVED
DATE: 4/17/1998
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3.1 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION: (Cont'd)
18. Right Landing Gear…………………………...
CHECK TIRE INFLATION & BRAKE
LINE SECURITY
19. Right Wing & Controls……………………….. INSPECT SAME AS LEFT WING
20. Wing Main & Aux Fuel Tank Drain…………. DRAIN (2)
21.Right Fuselage, Side, Top & Bottom………. INSPECT FOR WRINKLES AS
INDICATION OF INTERNAL
DAMAGE
22. Right Side Static Port………………………... CLEAR
23. Right Stabilizer……………………………….. CHECK ATTACHMENT POINTS
& STRUT
24. Right Elevator……………………………….... CHECK HINGE POINTS
25. Rudder……………………………………….... CHECK HINGE POINTS, CONTROL
ATTACHMENT & NAV LIGHT
26. Tailwheel…………………………………….... CHECK FOR INFLATION, ATTACH-
MENTS, REMOVE TIEDOWN
27. Left Elevator…………………………………... CHECK TAB CONTROLS & ALL
HINGE POINTS
28. Left Stabilizer…………………………………. CHECK ATTACHMENT POINTS &
STRUT
29. Left Fuselage, Side, Top & Bottom……….... CHECK FOR WRINKLES AS
INDICATION OF INTERNAL
DAMAGE
30. Left Side Static Port………………………….. CLEAR
3.2 OPERATING CHECK LISTS:
A. BEFORE STARTING:
1. Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses………….. FASTENED
2. Flaps………………………………………..….. RETRACTED
3. Circuit Breakers……………………………..... CHECK
B. STARTING:
1. Parking or Toe Brakes…………………….…. ON
2. Fuel Selector Valve…………………………... ON FULLEST TANK, OR BOTH IF
SAME QUANTITY
3. Throttle……………………………………….... OPEN 1/4 INCH
4. Propeller Control……………………………... FULL INCREASE RPM
5. Mixture Control………………………………..
.
RICH (SEE NOTE NEXT PAGE FOR
HOT START)
6. Anti-Collision Light………………………….... ON
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
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3.2 OPERATING CHECK LISTS: (Cont'd)
7. BAT and ALT Switch………………………....
ON
8. Prime.……………………………................… AS REQUIRED USING BOOST PUMP
9. Mixture Control......................……………….. FULL LEAN
10. Starter Switch…………………………………. TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGAGE
11. Mixture Control………………........................ FULL RICH WHEN ENGINE STARTS
TO FIRE
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////NOTE////
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FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME. A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A
START ATTEMPT. TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL
LEAN AND OPEN THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER. WHEN ENGINE
STARTS, PULL THROTTLE TO IDLE AND EASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH.
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////NOTE////
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FOR A COLD ENGINE (FIRST START OF THE DAY), PLACE MIXTURE TO
FULL RICH, THROTTLE ¼" OPEN. PRIME WITH BOOST PUMP FOR 3 TO 5
SECONDS. IF ENGINE DOES NOT START, PRIME FOR ANOTHER 3 TO 5
SECONDS. OVER- PRIME CAN BE NOTED BY FUEL COMING FROM DRAIN
IN CENTER OF BOTTOM COWL.
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////CAUTION////
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IN EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING. PULL MIXTURE
TO FULL LEAN. IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL REVO-
LUTIONS, AND FIRE CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND ALT.
SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT.
12. After Starting…………………………………..
CHECK OIL PRESSURE
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////CAUTION////
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IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS,
SHUT DOWN ENGINE.
13. Alternator……………………………………....
CHECK CHARGING
14. Radios & other electrical switches………….. AS REQUIRED
15. Parking Brake………………………………....
OFF (PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY
AGAINST INSTRUMENT PANEL)
C. ENGINE CHECK:
1. Parking Brake……………………………….... ON, IF DESIRED
2. Engine Instruments…………………………... CHECK, IN GREEN ARCS
3. Throttle……………………………………….... INCREASE TO 2000 RPM
4. Magnetos…………………………………….... SWITCH TO RIGHT, LEFT, BOTH,
CHECKING RPM DROPS
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////CAUTION////
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A RPM DROP OF MORE THAN 175 RPM OR A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
LEFT AND RIGHT OF MORE THAN 50 RPM IS UNACCEPTABLE.
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
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3.2 OPERATING CHECK LISTS: (Cont'd)
5. Propeller Control…………………..................
RETARD SLOWLY UNTIL MAXIMUM
OF 500 RPM DROP IS NOTED. RE-
TURN TO FULL RPM. REPEAT. SET
FULL INCREASE RPM
6. Alternate Air Control…………….…...............
TURN LEFT TO UNLOCK AND PULL.
NORMAL RPM DROP WITH ALTER-
NATE AIR IS APPROXIMATELY 50
RPM
7. Alternate Air Control…………..….................. PUSH IN AND TURN RIGHT TO LOCK
8. Vacuum Gauge……………………………….. CHECK IN GREEN
9. Alternator……………………………………....
CHARGING: LIGHT OUT ABOVE 900
RPM
10. Throttle……………………………………….... RETARD TO IDLE
11. Parking Brake…………………………………. OFF (PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY
AGAINST INSTRUMENT PANEL)
D. BEFORE TAKEOFF:
1. Fuel Selector………………………………….. ON FULLEST TANK OR BOTH
2. Flaps………………………………………….... AS DESIRED FOR T.O. (MAX. 24°)
3. Trim Controls………………………………..... SET FOR TAKEOFF
4. Flight Controls………………………………...
CHECK FOR FREEDOM AND PROP-
ER TRAVEL
5. Mixture Control…………………………….…. FULL RICH
6. Propeller Control……………………………… FULL INCREASE RPM
7. Alternate Air Control…………....................... PUSH IN AND LOCK
8. Engine Instruments…………………………... RECHECK IN NORMAL RANGE
9. Radios…………………………………………. AS DESIRED
10. Altimeter……………………………………….. SET
11. Attitude Indicator……………………………... CHECK ERECT
12. Directional Indicator………………………….. SET
13. Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses………….. RECHECK FASTENED
14. Doors…………………………………………... CLOSED & LATCHED
15. Passengers……………………………….…...
BELTS & HARNESSES SECURED.
BRIEFED ON OPENING DOORS.
16. Parking Brake…………………………….…...
OFF (PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY
AGAINST INSTRUMENT PANEL)
E. BEFORE LANDING:
1. Seat Belts & Shoulder Harnesses………….. FASTENED
2. Fuel Selector Valve…………………………... ON FULLEST TANK OR BOTH
3.
Mixture Control………………………………...
FULL RICH
4.
Propeller Control……………………………....
FULL INCREASE RPM
5. Flaps………………………………………….... AS REQUIRED
6. Alternate Air Control..…………….................. IN AND LOCKED
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
Rev. G dated:
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3.2 OPERATING CHECK LISTS: (Cont'd)
F.
ENGINE SHUT DOWN:
1. Parking Brakes…………………………..…....
ON, IF DESIRED
2. Radios……………………………………..…... OFF
3. All other electrical switches………………..... AS DESIRED
4. Flaps…………………………………………... AS DESIRED
5. Magneto Grounding Check………………….. PERFORM BELOW 1000 RPM
6. Mixture Control………………………….……. FULL LEAN
7. Magneto Switch………………………………. OFF
8. Anti-Collision Light………………………….... OFF
9. BAT & ALT Switch………………………….... OFF
10. Parking Brake……………………………….... OFF (AS DESIRED) (FOR OFF, PUSH
KNOB COMPLETELY AGAINST
INSTRUMENT PANEL)
3.3 NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS:
A.
NOTE: FLAP SETTINGS:
The following Flap Settings are available:
Flap Configuration Flap Handle Position Flap Position
Cruise Handle Full Down -7°
Flaps Up First Notch 0°
Takeoff Second Notch 24°
Landing Third Notch 40°
Landing Fourth Notch 48°
B.
RECOMMENDED FLAP SETTINGS:
Flap settings are given in number of notches above the fully retracted position, which
is handle full down (Normal -7°).
NOTE: The airplane meets CAR 3 takeoff climb requirements at 78K (90 mph) IAS
with the flaps selected in any of the following three positions: (a) Fully Re-
tracted, Handle full down (-7°), (b) First Notch (0°) and (c) Second Notch (24°).
Normal Takeoff - Second Notch (24°)
Normal Climb - First Notch (0°)
Best Angle of Climb - Second Notch (24°)
Cruise - Fully retracted (-7°/no notches or 0°/1
st
notch)
Landing - Normally Fourth Notch (48°/full flaps) - other positions optional
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Rev. E dated: 3/7/02
Rev. F dated: 5/24/02
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3.3 NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS: (Cont'd)
C. CLIMBING:
Best Rate of Climb – 78K (90 mph) IAS, flaps @ First Notch (0°)
Best Angle of Climb – 65K (75 mph) IAS with flaps set @ Second Notch (24°)
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FOR TAKEOFF OR LANDING UNDER GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDI-
TIONS, FLAP SETTING OF 0°(one notch) IS RECOMMENDED.
-7°OPTIONAL.
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USE CLIMB AIRSPEED BELOW 78K (90 MPH) ONLY AS NECESSARY
AND CHECK CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE FREQUENTLY WHEN
DOING SO.
D. RUDDER TRIM:
NOTE: To assure full effectiveness of the Right Rudder Trim:
Unlock "T" handle (1/2 turn left), depress right rudder as you pull "T" handle full out. Lock
"T" handle ½ turn right before releasing right rudder pressure. If too much trim, move
handle in until trim is correct and then lock.
E. STALLS:
Stalls are preceded by mild buffet that can be felt through the rudder pedals. The red
stall warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate at 4 to 9K (5 to 10 mph) above
the stall speed. Loss of altitude prior to recovery from a stall may be as much as 300'.
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THE STALL WARNING LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE WHEN THE BATTERY
SWITCH IS OFF.
F. CROSSWIND LANDINGS & TAKEOFFS:
Maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 12K (14 mph) and flap extension
should be limited to 0°(first notch) with such crosswind or higher. 12K (14 mph) is the
maximum demonstrated for certification of the airplane and is not considered limiting
with flaps at 0°.
G. FUEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT:
Fuel is fed to the engine from the main (inboard) tanks and is controlled by the selector
valve on the left kick panel. Auxiliary (outboard) tanks feed their respective main tanks
via transfer pumps that are controlled by switches on the instrument panel.
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Rev. A dated: 10/26/98, Rev. E dated: 3/7/02
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G. FUEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: (Cont'd)
These transfer pumps transfer fuel at a rate of 0.4 gallons per minute or approximately
45 minutes for a full auxiliary tank. Since overfilling a main tank from an auxiliary tank
will force excess fuel overboard, it is recommended that the transfer pumps not be acti-
vated until their respective main tanks are slightly more than one quarter full. If the tank
being transferred to is feeding the engine, however, transfer can be initiated when the
main tank is down to approximately one half. Confirm fuel transfer by illumination of the
transfer pump switch, an increase in the respective main tank fuel gauge indicator, and a
decrease on the respective auxiliary tank indicator.
3.4 DOOR-OFF OPERATION:
This aircraft may be operated with either one (not both) of the front doors removed, or when
both front doors are installed, with the rear passenger door or rear passenger and baggage
doors off. When doing so, observe the following additional limitations:
1. Maximum airspeed – 109K (125 mph)
2. Maximum bank angle - 30°
3. Maximum yaw angle - 10°
4. No Smoking permitted
5. Limit flight to VFR conditions
3.5 NOISE LEVEL:
The noise level obtained during certification per FAR 36, Appendix G was:
with MT propeller 4 blade 74.8 dBA
with Hartzell (78") 2 blade 78.0 dBA
with McCauley (78”) 2 blade 78.8 dBA
with Hartzell 3 blade 78.0 dBA
with McCauley (78”) 3 blade 78.0 dBA
The noise level obtained during certification per ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 10 was:
with MT propeller 4 blade 77.9 dBA
with Hartzell (78") 2 blade 79.7 dBA
with McCauley (78”) 2 blade 80.2 dBA
with Hartzell 3 blade 79.7 dBA
with McCauley (78”) 3 blade 79.7 dBA
with Hartzell (81") 2 blade 82.9 dBA
No determination has been made by the Federal Aviation Administration that the noise level
of this airplane is or should be acceptable for operation at, into, or out of any airport.
3.6 ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT:
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ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT MAY CAUSE ADVERSE EFFECT ON PILOT
WHEN FLYING IN VISIBLE MOISTURE OVERCAST OR HAZE. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT IT BE TURNED OFF SHOULD PILOT DISCOM-
FORT BE NOTICED.
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SECTION IV
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
4.1 EMERGENCY BASIC RULES:
To assist the pilot when an emergency occurs, three basic rules are established which apply to
most emergencies occurring while airborne. Each aircrew member should remember them.
1. Maintain aircraft control
2. Analyze the situation and take proper action
3. Land as soon as conditions permit
4.2 ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN:
1. Mixture - Full lean
2.Fuel Selector - Off
3. Ignition Switch - Off
4.3 ENGINE FIRE DURING STARTING:
1. Mixture - Full lean
2. Throttle - Open
3. Continue cranking for several revolutions. Attempt to draw fire inside engine.
4. Accomplish ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN if fire continues.
4.4 ENGINE FIRE AFTER STARTING:
1. Accomplish ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN
2. Master Switch - Off
4.5 EMERGENCY EXIT ON THE GROUND:
1. Accomplish ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN
2. Master Switch - Off
3. Leave aircraft by either door or kick out side window panels or baggage door.
4.6 TAKEOFF ABORT: (BEFORE LIFT-OFF)
1. Throttle - Closed
2. Brakes - As Required
4.7 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF OR FORCED LANDING:
1. Glide - Establish 69K (80 mph) IAS with flaps at 0°
2. Switch Fuel Selector to fullest tank
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