MAULE M-7-260C Technical specifications

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LOG OF REVISIONS
REV. TO
PAGES
DESCRIPTION APPROVAL AND DATE
A 8, 14,
15, 16,
19, 26
Corrected per FAA comments dated 10/27/16
FAA APPROVED:
________________________
DATE:
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LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS
SUPP.
NO. NO. OF PAGES
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DATE
1 2 Tow Release Assembly installed in accordance with Maule drawing 3196F, Rev. G or later. 17 Jan 2013
4 8 Aqua Model 2400 Floats installed in accordance with Maule drawing 9135B, Rev. I or later. 02 Jun 2015

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Contents
LOG OF REVISIONS.....................................................................................................................................................2
LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS..............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 2800 Pounds............................................................................................................6
1.2 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS: ..................................................................................................................6
1.3 MANEUVERS:..............................................................................................................................................6
1.4 FUEL CAPACITY: ........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 AIRSPEED LIMITS:......................................................................................................................................7
2.2 POWER PLANT LIMITS:..............................................................................................................................7
2.3 FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS:...........................................................................................................................8
2.4 PLACARDS:.................................................................................................................................................8
SECTION III - NORMAL PROCEDURES:...................................................................................................................11
3.1 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION: .......................................................................................................................11
3.2 OPERATING CHECK LISTS:.....................................................................................................................12
3.3 NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS:.............................................................................................................14
3.4 DOOR-OFF OPERATION:.........................................................................................................................17
3.5 NOISE LEVEL:...........................................................................................................................................17
3.6 ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT: ..........................................................................................................................17
SECTION IV - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES............................................................................................................18
4.1 EMERGENCY BASIC RULES:...................................................................................................................18
4.2 ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN:......................................................................................................18
4.3 ENGINE FIRE DURING STARTING: .........................................................................................................18
4.4 ENGINE FIRE AFTER STARTING:............................................................................................................18
4.5 EMERGENCY EXIT ON THE GROUND:...................................................................................................18
4.6 TAKEOFF ABORT: (BEFORE LIFT-OFF).................................................................................................18
4.7 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF OR FORCED LANDING:...............................................................18
4.8 PARTIAL POWER FAILURE DURING FLIGHT OR AFTER TAKEOFF:....................................................19
4.9 COMPLETE POWER FAILURE DURING FLIGHT: ...................................................................................19
4.10 ENGINE AIRSTART:..............................................................................................................................19
4.11 ELECTRICAL FIRE:...................................................................................................................................19
4.12 ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT:...............................................................................................................19
4.13 SMOKE AND FUME ELIMINATION:..........................................................................................................19
4.14 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE:..........................................................................................................................20
4.15 RECOVERY FROM INADVERTENT SPINS:.............................................................................................20
4.16 ALTERNATOR FAILURE:..........................................................................................................................20
SECTION V .................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 WEIGHT AND BALANCE...........................................................................................................................21
5.2 EQUIPMENT CHANGE - WEIGHT AND BALANCE..................................................................................27
SECTION VI - AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE...............................................................28
6.1 INTRODUCTION:.......................................................................................................................................28
6.2 AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIOD:...........................................................................................................28
6.3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY A CERTIFIED PILOT:..................28
6.4 ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS TO AIRPLANE:..........................................................................................28
SECTION VII - MANUFACTURER'S DATA.................................................................................................................29
7.1 OPTIONAL AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LIST - PROVIDED FOR EACH AIRPLANE..........................29

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GENERAL: NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION
1.1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 2800 Pounds
1.2 CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS:
+16.2 to +20.5 @ 2800 lbs.
+12.5 to +20.5 @ 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. Re-
fer to the Weight and Balance Data for baggage/cargo loading recommendations
and loading graphs.
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////CAUTION////
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CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING
THE 5
TH
SEAT, IF INSTALLED, OR WHEN CARGO OR BAGGAGE IS CAR-
RIED IN THE REAR CABIN AREA. ALSO, FLIGHT PLANNING SHOULD IN-
CLUDE ALLOWANCE FOR FORWARD C.G. SHIFT WITH FUEL BURN.
1.3 MANEUVERS:
Only Normal Category Maneuvers including Stalls, Lazy Eights, Chandelles and steep turns in-
volving 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 Gallons Each
OPTIONAL AUXILIARY TANKS - 21.0 Gallons Each
Unusable Fuel: 2.3 Gallons Per Main Tank
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////CAUTION////
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FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS EMPTY CAN-
NOT BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT.

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LIMITATIONS
2.1 AIRSPEED LIMITS:
All airspeeds are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS).
A. AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial, (V NE ) - 156K (180 mph)
Yellow Arc, Caution Range
-
126
–
156K (145
–
180 mph)
Green Arc, Normal Operating Range
–
53
-
126K (61
-
145 mph)
White Arc, Flap Operating Range
–
43
-
82K (50
-
94 mph)
B. EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial Line - Never Exceed Speed (V
NE ) 156K (180 mph): Maximum safe air-
speed in smooth air.
Yellow Arc - Caution Range, 126 – 156K (145 – 180 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, 53 - 126K (61 - 145 mph): Extends
from flaps up, power off stall speed at 2800 lbs. (V S1 ) to design
cruise speed (V C ).
White Arc - Flap Operating Range, 43 - 82K (50 - 94 mph): Extends from full
flap, power off minimum stall speed at 2800 lbs. (V SO ) to the
Maximum flaps extended speed (V FE ).
2.2 POWER PLANT LIMITS:
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-V4A5
Engine Limits: 260 hp @ 2700 rpm, Full Throttle Continuous
Propeller: MT-Propeller
Hartzell: MTV-14-B/190-17 HC-C2YR-1BF/F8477D-9
HC-C3YR-1RF/F7693(F)-()*
* Limited to no dash number (78" diameter) to -2
(76" diameter)
McCauley: B3D32C414-[]/[]-82NDA-2 or -4
B2D37C224-[]/[]-90RA-10.5 or -12
Fuel: 100/100LL Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline

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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 PSI
and 95 to 115 PSI
Red Radial - Minimum Operating Pressure,
25 PSI
Red Radial - 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
2.3 FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS:
Flaps Fully Retracted: 3.8g Positive to 1.5g Negative
Flaps Extended: 1.9g Positive to 0g Negative
NOTE: DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED: The maximum safe airspeed at which full aero-
dynamic controls can be applied (V A ) is 109K (125 mph). This airspeed is not
marked on the airspeed indicator.
2.4 PLACARDS:
The following placards are in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot:

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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.
DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND 12K (14 mph)
DO NOT EXCEED 23 INCHES M.P. BELOW 2050 RPM.
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 the instrument panel at the auxiliary tank transfer switches:
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
PUSH FOR
AUX. QUANT. PUSH FOR 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 21.0 GAL. USABLE EACH.
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FLIGHT MAN-
UAL AND IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS AND MARKINGS.
NO AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINS, APPROVED.
MANEUVERING SPEED 109K (125 MPH) IAS.
SEE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS IN WEIGHT AND BALANCE SEC-
TION OF AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL.

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On flap control handle:
FLAPS / PULL ON / 2
ND
NOTCH / TAKEOFF / 4
TH
NOTCH / LANDING.
In rear cabin area:
Or also in rear cabin area when 5
th
seat is not installed:
On the lower window frame near the latch when optional swing out windows are installed:
CARGO OR BAGGAGE LIMITATIONS
MAX. LOAD AREA "A" 100 LBS.
MAX. LOAD AREA "B" 200 LBS.
MAX. LOAD AREA "C" 125 LBS.
CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULY WHEN
USING 5
TH
SEAT OR LOADING REAR CARGO/BAGGAGE.
MAXIMUM REAR SEAT LOADING IS 170 LBS.
WINDOW MUST BE CLOSED ABOVE 120 MPH

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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 AT-
TACHMENTS
3. Aileron………………………………………… CHECK HINGES & CONTROL AT-
TACHMENTS
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 MOVE-
MENT
12.
Main Fuel Tank…………………………….…
VISUALLY CHECK QUANTITY
13. Left Landing Gear…………………………… CHECK TIRE INFLATION AND
BRAKE LINE SECURITY
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 DAM-
AGE.
17. Air Inlets………………………………………. CHECK FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS, IN-
SPECT VISIBLE CONNECTIONS AND
COMPONENTS
18. Right Landing Gear…………………………. CHECK TIRE INFLATION & BRAKE
LINE SECURITY
19. Right Wing & Con-
trols……………………….
INSPECT SAME AS LEFT WING

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20.
Wing Main & Aux Fuel Tank Drain…………
DRAIN (2)
21.Right Fuselage, Side, Top & Bottom……… INSPECT FOR WRINKLES AS INDICA-
TION 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 INDICA-
TION 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
7. BAT and ALT Switch………………………... ON
Primer . ……………………………............... AS REQUIRED USING BOOST PUMP
(SEE NOTE)
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 REVOLU-
TIONS, 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
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
5. Propeller Control……………………………..
RETARD SLOWLY UNTIL MAXIMUM
OF 500 RPM DROP IS NOTED. RE-
TURN TO FULL INCREASE RPM. RE-
PEAT. SET FULL INCREASE RPM
6. Alternate Air Control..... ............……………
TURN LEFT TO UNLOCK AND PULL.
NORMAL RPM DROP WITH ALTERNATE
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
D. BEFORE TAKEOFF:
1. Fuel Selector………………………………… ON FULLEST TANK OR BOTH
2. Flaps………………………………………….. AS DESIRED FOR T.O. (MAX. 24°)
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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.

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3. Trim Controls……………………………….... SET FOR TAKEOFF
4. Flight Controls……………………………….. CHECK FOR FREEDOM AND
PROPER 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
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)
(PUSH KNOB COM-
PLETELY 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°

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Landing Third Notch (optional) 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 Retracted, Handle Full
Down (-7°), (b) First Notch (0°), and (c) Second Notch (24°).
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°)
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
D. RECOMMENDED AIRSPEEDS:
Lift Off - 60K (69 MPH)
Approach - 70 - 75K (81 - 86 MPH)
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////CAUTION////
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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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////CAUTION////
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USE CLIMB AIRSPEED BELOW 78K (90 MPH) ONLY AS NECESSARY
AND CHECK CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE FREQUENTLY WHEN
DOING
SO.

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E. RUDDER TRIM:
NOTE: To assure full effectiveness of the Right Rudder Trim:
Unlock "T" handle (½ 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.
F. 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
feet.
G. 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°
H. 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. 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 activated
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. Do not exceed more than ¾ fuel capacity of
main tank. 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 auxil-
iary tank indicator.
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THE STALL WARNING LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE WHEN THE BATTERY
SWITCH IS OFF

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DATE: 11-16-16
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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")
with Hartzell
with McCauley (78")
2 blade
3 blade
3 blade
78.8 dBA
78.0 dBA
78.0 dBA
79.5"): 80.1 dBA
(80"): 78.2 dBA
The noise levels 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")
with Hartzell
with McCauley (78")
with Hartzell (81")
2 blade
3 blade
3 blade
2 blade
80.2 dBA
79.7 dBA
79.7 dBA
82.9 dBA
(79.5"): 81.5 dBA
(80"): 79.9 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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////WARNING////
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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 UNDER THESE CONDI-
TIONS.

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DATE: 11-16-16
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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. They should be remembered by each crew
member.
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.
2. Glide - Establish 69K (80 mph) IAS with flaps at 0°
Switch Fuel Selector to fullest tank
3.
Electric Fuel Pump
-
ON
4.
5.
6
Mixture Rich
Mags Both
Alternate Air Control
-
PULL ON

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7. If engine does not restart, accomplish EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN
8
.
Wing Flaps
-
As Required
9. Master Switch - OFF
4.8 PARTIAL POWER FAILURE DURING FLIGHT OR AFTER TAKEOFF:
1. Mixture - RICH
2.
Alternate Air Control
-
Pull ON
3. Airspeed - Glide at 69K (80 mph) IAS if unable to maintain level flight
4.
Fuel Selector
-
BOTH
5.
Electric Fuel Pump
-
ON
6. Ignition Switch - BOTH
7.
Master Switch
-
ON
4.9 COMPLETE POWER FAILURE DURING FLIGHT:
1.
Glide
-
Establish
69K (80 mph)
(IAS)
2. Attempt engine airstart if warranted
4.10 ENGINE AIRSTART:
1.
Fuel Selector
–
BOTH
2.
Electric Fuel Pump
-
ON
3. Mixture – RICH
4.
Ignition Switch
-
BOTH
(start if propeller is not turning)
5. Auxiliary fuel tank pump switch – ON for tank feeding engine if auxiliary tank has
fuel.
6. If engine does not start, try flooded engine clearing procedure with throttle wide
open and mixture FULL LEAN.
7.
If no s
tart, make forced landing
NOTE:
PROPELLER WILL NOT WINDMILL BELOW 61K (70 MPH).
NOTE
: AT ALTITUDES OVER 8000 FEET, A LEANER MIXTURE MAY BE REQUIRED.
4.11 ELECTRICAL FIRE:
1.
Master Switch
-
OFF
4.12 ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT:
1.
Accomplish ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN
2. Make forced landing
4.13 SMOKE AND FUME ELIMINATION:
1.
Cabin Heat Knob
-
IN
2.
Cabin Air Knob
-
IN
3. Upper Air Vents - OPEN
4.
Pilot's Window
-
OPEN
(below 104K (120 mph)

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4.14 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE:
1. On Takeoff - Abort
2.
In flight, maintain controllable airspeed
3.
Climb to safe stall recovery altitude
4. Notify appropriate controlling agency, if appropriate.
5. Determine control difficulty airspeed by slowing down while flying straight ahead.
Do not allow the aircraft to stall.
6. Make full stop landing using 4 to 9K (5-
10 mph) above difficulty airspeed or above
normal approach speed, whichever is higher.
4.15 RECOVERY FROM INADVERTENT SPINS:
Intentional spins are prohibited. If the aircraft inadvertently enters a spin, simultaneously ap-
ply full rudder opposite to the direction of rotation and full nose down elevator with ailerons
neutral and reduce power to idle. When the rotation stops, neutralize the rudder and eleva-
tor, and ease back on the control wheel as required to smoothly regain level flight. Wing
flaps should be retracted to avoid exceeding the maximum flap speeds during recovery.
4.16 ALTERNATOR FAILURE:
Alternator output should be monitored by reference to the ammeter located on the right side
of the engine instrument cluster. Should the ammeter indicate a minus deflection when en-
gine RPM is above 900 and/or red "ALTERNATOR OFF WARNING" light is illuminated,
push ALT switch OFF then ON. Repeat two times as necessary to reset. If system will not
reset, reduce the electrical load as much as possible, land as soon as practical and investi-
gate the electrical system malfunction before further flight.