MAULE MT-7-260 Technical specifications

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FOR
MAULE
MT-7-260
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A 5,6
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19
Added and revised Placards.
Corrected Crosswind Component.
Corrected omission.
B 4
Vendor part number change.
C 12
Corrected (fully retracted) to read (first notch) in Item F.
D 2
4
13
Corrected unusable fuel to read 2.3 gallons.
Added McCauley Propellers B2D37C224
and B3D32C414-[ ]/[ ]
-
E 3,5,
11-16
Changed primary airspeed units to knots.
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22
24
Changed page number from 33
Moved note from Sec. 2.3 to Sec. 2.1
Removed note from Sec. 2.3.
Added JPI EDM-
900/930
Corrected example of Weight & Balance calculation
Corrected Loading Chart
Corrected Structural
Capacity Chart
Changed page number from 33 to 24
to Airplane Inspection Period.
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
LOG OF REVISIONS
DESCRIPTION
APPROVAL AND DATE
Added and revised Placards.
Corrected Crosswind Component.
_________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certificat
Atlanta, Georgia
Date:
_____________________
Vendor part number change.
.
_________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification Office,
Atlanta, Georgia
Date:_____________________
Corrected (fully retracted) to read (first notch) in Item F.
______
__________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date:_____________________
Corrected unusable fuel to read 2.3 gallons.
Added McCauley Propellers B2D37C224
-[ ]/[ ]-90RA-
10.5
-
82NDA-2.
_________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date:_____________________
Changed primary airspeed units to knots.
_________________________
Manager, Aircraft Certification Office, FAA
Atlanta, Georgia
Date:_____________________
Changed page number from 33
to 24 in TOC.
Moved note from Sec. 2.3 to Sec. 2.1
.
Removed note from Sec. 2.3.
900/930
. Corrected cargo limitations.
Corrected example of Weight & Balance calculation
Corrected Loading Chart
Capacity Chart
Changed page number from 33 to 24
.
Added requirement
to Airplane Inspection Period.
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Manager, Southeast Flight Test
Section, AIR-
712, FAA
Atlanta, GA
Date:_____________________
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ion Office, FAA
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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
Page ii
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 Drawing 9135A, Rev. Eor later.
(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 Model ST-810-20 (14v) -
Maule Drawing 9197A, Rev. Cor later. (Sea) 07/05/01
5 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot Model ST-810-30 (14v) - Maule
Drawing 9197A, Rev. Cor later. (Sea) 07/05/01
6 4 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot Model ST-872-20 (28v) -
Maule Drawing 9211A. (Land) 06/25/01
7 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot Model ST-872-30 (28v) - Maule
Drawing 9211A. (Land) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot Model ST-872-20 (28v) -
Maule Drawing 9211A. (Sea) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot Model ST-872-30 (28v) - Maule
Drawing 9211A. (Sea) 06/25/01
- 3 Inst. of GARMIN GNS-430
(GPS/NAV/COMM) System - Maule Drawing 7205A. 01/03/01
- 3 Inst. of GARMIN GNC-300XL
(GPS/COMM) System - Maule Drawing 7207A. 01/03/01
- 3 Inst. of GARMIN GNC-250XL
(GPS/COMM) System - Maule Drawing 7209A. 01/03/01
- 3 Installation of Bendix-King KLX-135A (GPS/COMM) System - Maule Drawing
7219A. 01/03/01
- 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

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
Page iii
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……………………..
…………...
12
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 Shut Down……………………….…. 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

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION V
WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
5.1
Weight and Balance Data……………………………
Required Equipment List ………Provided for each Airplane
SECTION VI
AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
6.1
Introduction…………………………………………………
6.2
Airplane Inspection Period……………………………
6.3
Preventive Maintenance that may be
a Certified Pilot…………………………………………..…
6.4
Alterations or Repairs to Airplane………………………
SECTION VII
MANUFACTURER'S DATA
Optional Equipment List………..Provided for each Airplane
Rev. E dated:
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
Page iiii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Weight and Balance Data……………………………
.….. 17
Required Equipment List ………Provided for each Airplane
AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
Introduction…………………………………………………
24
Airplane Inspection Period……………………………
.…. 24
Preventive Maintenance that may be
Accomplished by
a Certified Pilot…………………………………………..…
24
Alterations or Repairs to Airplane………………………
.. 24
MANUFACTURER'S DATA
Optional Equipment List………..Provided for each Airplane
Page iiii
WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
SECTION I - GENERAL
PAGE 1

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
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.
+12.0 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 recommendations and loading graphs.
////////////////////////
////CAUTION////
////////////////////////
CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING
THE 5
TH
SEAT OR WHEN CARGO OR BAGGAGE IS CARRIED IN THE
REAR CABIN AREA. ALSO, FLIGHT PLANNING SHOULD INCLUDE
ALLOWANCE 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 and Unusable Fuel: See Table Below
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 Tank configuration installed
in this aircraft.
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////CAUTION///
////////////////////////
FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS EMPTY CAN-
NOT BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT.
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
Rev. D dated: 4/17/00
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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
2.1 AIRSPEED LIMITS
: All airspeeds are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS).
A.
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial, (V
NE
) - 158K
(182
Yellow Arc, Caution Range
-
Green Arc, Normal
Operating Range
Whit
e Arc, Flap Operating Range
B.
EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial Line -
Never Exceed Speed (V
airspeed in smooth air.
Yellow Arc -
Caution Range
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and co
trol movements should not be
Green Arc -
Normal Operating Range
from flaps
cruise speed (V
White Arc -
Flap Operating Range
full flap, pow
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
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: 4/17/98
Rev. E dated:
Rev. F dated:
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
: All airspeeds are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS).
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
(182
mph)
-
128 - 158K (147 - 182 mph)
Operating Range
- 54 - 128K (62 - 147 mph)
e Arc, Flap Operating Range
- 43 - 83K (50 - 95 mph)
EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Never Exceed Speed (V
NE
) 158K (182
mph): Maximum safe
airspeed in smooth air.
Caution Range
, 128 - 158K (147 - 182
mph): Operation in this
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and co
trol movements should not be
large or abrupt.
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
).
Flap Operating Range
, 43 - 83K (50 - 95
mph): Extends from
full flap, pow
er off minimum stall speed at 2500 lbs. (V
SO
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
FE
).
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.
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mph): Maximum safe
mph): Operation in this
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and co
n-
mph): Extends
) to design
mph): Extends from
SO
) to
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.

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
SECTION II - LIMITATIONS
2.2 POWER PLANT LIMITS:
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, Maximum Operating
Pressure, 115 psi
Manifold Pressure: Green Arc - Normal Operating Pressure,
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)
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-V4A5
Engine Limits: 235 hp @ 2700 RPM, Full Throttle Continuous
Propeller: MT-Propeller: MTV-14-B/190-17
Hartzell: HC-C2YR-1BF/F8477D-6
HC-C3YR-1RF/F7693(F)-( )*
McCauley: B2D37C224-[ ]/[ ]-90RA-10.5 or -12
B3D32C414-[ ]/[ ]-82NDA-2 or -4
Fuel: 100/100LL Minimum Grade Aviation Gasoline
Engine Instrument Markings:
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
Rev. B dated: 6/23/99
Rev. D dated: 4/17/00 PAGE 4

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SECTION II - LIMITATIONS
2.3 FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS:
Flaps Fully Retracted: 3.8g Positive
Flaps Extended: 1.9g Positive to 0g Negative
2.4 PLACARDS:
The following placards are in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot:
DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND 12K (14 mph)
Located on flap control handle:
FLAPS / PULL ON / 2
ND
NOTCH / TAKEOFF /
On the instrument panel at the
auxiliary tank
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
PUSH FOR
AUX. QUANT.
LEFT
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:
LEFT RIGHT
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING
NUAL AND IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS AND MARKINGS.
NO AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINS, APPROVED.
ROUGH AIR OR
MANEUVERING SPEED 109K (125 MPH) IAS.
SEE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS IN WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION OF
FLIGHT MANUAL.
THIS AIRPLANE APPROVED FOR DAY OR NIGHT IFR NON
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
IN FLIGHT.
FAA APPROVED: 4/17/98
Rev. A dated: 10/26/98
Rev. E dated:
Rev. F dated:
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MT-7-260
Flaps Fully Retracted: 3.8g Positive
to 1.5g Negative
Flaps Extended: 1.9g Positive to 0g Negative
The following placards are in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot:
DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND 12K (14 mph)
NOTCH / TAKEOFF /
3
RD
NOTCH / LANDING.
auxiliary tank
transfer switches:
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
PUSH FOR
AUX. QUANT.
RIGHT
900/930 units are installed, the PUSH FOR AUX. QUANT. buttons and placards are not installed.
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS and LEFT and RIGHT placards are used as below:
FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS
LEFT RIGHT
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING
LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FLIGHT M
NUAL 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 SECTION OF
AIRPLANE
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
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900/930 units are installed, the PUSH FOR AUX. QUANT. buttons and placards are not installed.
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN
LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FLIGHT M
A-
AIRPLANE
ICING FLIGHT WHEN
DO NOT TURN OFF ALTERNATOR IN FLIGHT EXCEPT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
ZERO CANNOT BE USED SAFELY