MAULE MX-7-180B Technical specifications

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PAGES
A 2
5
6
10
19
Deleted Fuel Quantity in Paragraph 1.4
and referred to Fuel Supply Table. Added
Fuel Supply Table.
LIMITS
and a
under Paragraph 1.2.
Relocated the Flap Control Handle
Placard and the Rear Cabin Cargo
Limitations Placard from page 6.
Deleted Fuel Capacity numbers from Fuel
Transfer Pump Switch Placard and added
note for Tank Configuration.
Added "
Parking Brake...OFF" to 3.2.D
BEFORE TAKEOFF.
Added Unusable Fuel weight for new
Tank Configurations.
B 5, 7, 11 Added 48°
Setting. (
22003C, 22006C and 22007C
Kit No. 11 c/w.)
C 2. 17,
22, 21
Revised C.G. Range. Delete page 21.
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APPROVAL AND DATE
Deleted Fuel Quantity in Paragraph 1.4
and referred to Fuel Supply Table. Added
Fuel Supply Table.
Added "or less" to C.G
and a
dded to CAUTION Note
under Paragraph 1.2.
Relocated the Flap Control Handle
Placard and the Rear Cabin Cargo
Limitations Placard from page 6.
Deleted Fuel Capacity numbers from Fuel
Transfer Pump Switch Placard and added
note for Tank Configuration.
Parking Brake...OFF" to 3.2.D
BEFORE TAKEOFF.
Added Unusable Fuel weight for new
Tank Configurations.
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Atlanta, GA
Date:_____________________________
Setting. (
48°n/a to s/n's
22003C, 22006C and 22007C
unless Mod
Kit No. 11 c/w.)
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Revised C.G. Range. Delete page 21.
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D 3, 5,
11-13,
15-16
Changed primary airspeed units to knots.
E 6
Added JPI EDM
F 2
5
17
25
Corrected Max. Weight and C.G. Limits
from 2400 to 2500 lbs.
Corrected Cargo or Baggage Limitations.
Corrected Max. Weight and C.G. Limits
from 2400 to 2500 lbs.
Added
Owner Alert System
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LOG OF REVISIONS (cont.)
Changed primary airspeed units to knots.
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Aircraft Certification Office
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Added JPI EDM
-900/930.
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Section, AIR
-
Atlanta, GA
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Corrected Max. Weight and C.G. Limits
from 2400 to 2500 lbs.
Corrected Cargo or Baggage Limitations.
Corrected Max. Weight and C.G. Limits
from 2400 to 2500 lbs.
Owner Alert System
requirement.
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LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS
SUP.
NO.
NO. OF
PAGES
DESCRIPTION APPROVAL
DATE
1 9 Installation of EDO 248B2440 Floats - Maule Dwg 9145A. Rev. A 08/19/02
- 8 Installation of Aqua 2200 Floats per STC No. SA253CH. Rev'd 03/23/95
2 3 Operation and limitation of aircraft when Model M-6-180 is modified to a MX-7-180B - Maule
Modification Kit No. 22. 04/03/97
3 20 Inst. of Wipline 2350 Amphibious Floats - Maule Drawing 9178A. Rev. C 08/19/02
4 6 English to Metric Conversion Charts - required in aircraft when registered in Canada. 01/23/98
5 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-810-30 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9197A. (Land) 01/21/00
6 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-810-30 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9197A. (Sea) 01/21/00
7 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 50 Two Axis Autopilot ST-609-50 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9200A. 02/14/00
8 6 Inst. of S-TEC System 55 Two Axis Autopilot ST-620 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9196A. (Land) 04/04/00
9 6 Inst. of S-TEC System 55 Two Axis Autopilot ST-620 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9196A. (Sea) 04/04/00
10 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-810-20 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9197A. (Land) 03/20/00
11 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-810-20 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9197A. (Sea) 03/20/00
12 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-820-20 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9201A. 03/20/00
13 7 Inst. of S-TEC System 40 Single Axis Autopilot ST-418-40 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9193A. 10/29/01
14 7 Inst. of S-TEC System 40 Single Axis Autopilot ST-609-40 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9200A. 10/29/01
- 4 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-872-20 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9211A. (Land) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-872-30 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9211A. (Land) 06/25/01
- 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
- 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 50 Two Axis Autopilot ST-418-50 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9193A. Rev. A 10/14/04
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-873-20 (14/28v) - Maule Dwg 9212A. 10/15/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-873-30 (14/28v) - Maule Dwg 9212A. 10/15/01
- 5 Installation of Apollo MX20 Multi-Function Display - Maule Drawing 7265A. 08/15/02
- 3 Installation of GARMIN GNS-430 (GPS/NAV/COMM) System - Maule Dwg 7205A. 01/03/01
- 3 Installation of GARMIN GNC-300XL (GPS/COMM) System - Maule Drawing 7207A. 01/03/01
- 3 Installation 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
- 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

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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 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………………………………… 16
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
5.1 Weight and Balance Data……………………………….. 17
Equipment Change Sheet………………………………… 24
Required Equipment List ………Provided for each Airplane
SECTION VI AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
6.1 Introduction…………………………………………………
25
6.2 Airplane Inspection Period………………………………. 25
6.3 Preventive Maintenance that may be Accomplished by
a Certified Pilot…………………………………………..… 25
6.4 Alterations or Repairs to Airplane………………………. 25
SECTION VII MANUFACTURER'S DATA
Optional Equipment List………..Provided for each Airplane

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SECTION I
GENERAL
Page 1

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SECTION I
GENERAL:
NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION
1.1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT:
25
1.2
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS:
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.
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////CAUTION////
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CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY 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
this airplane.
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////CAUTION////
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AEROBATICS AND INTENTI
1.4 FUEL CAPACITY:
Usable Fuel and Unusable Fuel: See Table Below
Fuel Capacity -
See Instrument Panel Placard for Auxiliary T
Tank
Configuration
Tank
Location
A
Main
Aux.
B
Main
Aux.
C
Main
Aux.
D
Main
Aux.
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////CAUTION////
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FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS
CANNOT BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT.
FAA APPROVED: 7/12/93
Rev. A dated: 10/28/94
Rev. C dated: 5/28/99
Rev. F dated:
MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
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NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION
25
00 Pounds
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS:
+15.9 to +20.5 @ 2500 lbs.
+12.4 to +20.5 @ 1740 lbs. or less
Straight line variation between points given
Datum: Wing Leading Edge
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
CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY 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.
Only Normal Category Maneuvers including Stalls, Lazy Eights, Chandelles
and steep turns involving bank angles
not
greater than 60
this airplane.
AEROBATICS AND INTENTI
ONAL SPINS PROHIBITED.
Usable Fuel and Unusable Fuel: See Table Below
See Instrument Panel Placard for Auxiliary T
ank configuration installed in
Tank
Location
Usable Fuel (Gal) Unusable Fuel (Gal)
Main
Aux.
20.0 15.0 1.5 0.0
Main
Aux.
20.0 21.0 1.5 0.0
Main
Aux.
21.5 15.0 2.3 0.0
Main
Aux.
21.5 21.0 2.3 0.0
FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS
CANNOT BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT.
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SECTION I
GENERAL
+12.4 to +20.5 @ 1740 lbs. or less
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
CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY WHEN CARGO OR
BAGGAGE IS CARRIED IN THE REAR CABIN AREA. ALSO, FLIGHT
PLANNING SHOULD INCLUDE ALLOWANCE FOR FORWARD C.G. SHIFT
Only Normal Category Maneuvers including Stalls, Lazy Eights, Chandelles
greater than 60
°are approved in
ONAL SPINS PROHIBITED.
ank configuration installed in
this aircraft.
FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS
EMPTY

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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
) -
161K (185 mph)
Yellow Arc, Caution Range
Green Arc, Normal Operating Range
White Arc, Flap Operating Range
B.
EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Red Radial Line -
Never Exceed Speed (V
airspeed in smooth air.
Yellow Arc -
Caution
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and
control movements should not be large or abrupt.
Green Arc -
Normal Operating Range, 53
from flaps
cruise speed (V
White Arc -
Flap Operating Range, 41
full flap, pow
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
FAA APPROVED: 7/12/93
Rev. D dated:
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SECTION II
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
LIMITATIONS
MAULE MX-7-180B
: All airspeeds are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS).
AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
161K (185 mph)
Yellow Arc, Caution Range
- 129 - 161K (149 - 185 mph)
Green Arc, Normal Operating Range
- 53 - 129K (61 - 149 mph)
White Arc, Flap Operating Range
- 41 - 85K (47 - 98 mph)
EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS:
Never Exceed Speed (V
NE
) 161K (185 mph): Maximum safe
airspeed in smooth air.
Caution
Range, 129 - 161K (149 -
185 mph): Operation in this
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and
control movements should not be large or abrupt.
Normal Operating Range, 53
- 129K (61 -
149 mph): Extends
from flaps
up, power off stall speed at 25
00 lbs. (V
cruise speed (V
C
).
Flap Operating Range, 41
- 85K (47 -
98 mph): Extends from
full flap, pow
er off minimum stall speed at 25
00 lbs. (V
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
FE
).
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SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
) 161K (185 mph): Maximum safe
185 mph): Operation in this
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and
control movements should not be large or abrupt.
149 mph): Extends
00 lbs. (V
S1
) to design
98 mph): Extends from
00 lbs. (V
SO
) to

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SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
2.2 POWER PLANT LIMITS:
Engine: Lycoming O-360-C1F
Engine Limits: 180 hp @ 2700 rpm, Full Throttle Continuous
Propeller: Hartzell Constant Speed HC-C2YR-1BF/F7666A (76")
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 PSI
and 95 to 115 PSI
Red Radial - Minimum Operating Pressure,
25 PSI
Red Radial - Maximum Operating Pressure,
115 PSI
Fuel Pressure Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
0.5 to 8 PSI
Red Radial - Minimum Pressure, 0.5 PSI,
Red Radial - Maximum Pressure, 8.0 PSI
Tachometer: Green Arc -
Normal Operating Range,
2250 - 2600 RPM
Red Radial - Maximum RPM, 2700 RPM
Red Arc - Avoid Continuous Operation,
2000 - 2250 RPM
FAA APPROVED
DATE: 7/12/93 PAGE 4