MAULE MX-7-180C Technical specifications

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DATE
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TINGS, corrected landing flap setting to
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Ref.
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T-
TINGS, corrected landing flap setting to
read: Normally Fourth Notch (48
°/full flaps).
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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
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LOG OF SUPPLEMENTS
SUP.
NO.
NO. OF
PAGES
DESCRIPTION APPROVAL
DATE
1 20 Inst. of Wipline 2350 Amphibious Floats - Maule Drawing 9178A. (03/24/98)Rev. C: 08/19/02
2 6 English to Metric Conversion Charts - required in aircraft when registered in Canada. 09/03/99
3 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-810-30 (14v) - Dwg 9197A. (Land) 01/21/00
4 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-810-30 (14v) - Dwg 9197A. (Sea) 01/21/00
5 9 Inst. of S-TEC System 50 Two Axis Autopilot ST-609-50 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9200A. 02/14/00
6 6 Inst. of S-TEC System 55 Two Axis Autopilot ST-620 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9196A. (Land) 04/04/00
7 6 Inst. of S-TEC System 55 Two Axis Autopilot ST-620 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9196A. (Sea) 04/04/00
8 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-810-20 (14v) - Dwg 9197A. (Land) 03/20/00
9 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-810-20 (14v) - Dwg 9197A. (Sea) 03/20/00
10 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-820-20 (28v) - Maule Dwg 9201A. 03/20/00
11 7 Inst. of S-TEC System 40 Single Axis Autopilot ST-418-40 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9193A. 10/29/01
12 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) - Dwg 9211A. (Land) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-872-30 (28v) - Dwg 9211A. (Land) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-872-20 (28v) - Dwg 9211A. (Sea) 06/25/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-872-30 (28v) - Dwg 9211A. (Sea) 06/25/01
- 3 Inst. 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
- 8 Inst. of S-TEC System 50 Two Axis Autopilot ST-418-50 (14v) - Maule Dwg 9193A. 12/05/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 20 Single Axis Autopilot ST-873-20 (14/28v) - Dwg 9212A. (Land) 10/15/01
- 5 Inst. of S-TEC System 30 Two Axis Autopilot ST-873-30 (14/28v) - Dwg 9212A. (Land) 10/15/01
- 5 Installation of Apollo MX20 Multi-Function Display - Maule Drawing 7265A. 08/15/02
13 9 Installation of Aqua 2200 Floats per Maule Installation Drawing 9225A. 10/29/02
- 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 ac-
cordance 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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SECTION V
WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
5.1
Weight and Balance Data………………………………..
Equipment Change She
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
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 MX-7-180C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Weight and Balance Data………………………………..
Equipment Change She
et…………………………………
Required Equipment List ………Provided for each Airplane
AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
Introduction…………………………………………………
Airplane Inspection Period……………………………….
Preventive Maintenance that
may be Accomplished by
a Certified Pilot…………………………………………..…
Alterations or Repairs to Airplane……………………….
MANUFACTURER'S DATA
Optional Equipment List………..Provided for each Airplane
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WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST
Weight and Balance Data………………………………..
17
et…………………………………
23
Required Equipment List ………Provided for each Airplane
AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE
Introduction…………………………………………………
24
Airplane Inspection Period……………………………….
24
may be Accomplished by
a Certified Pilot…………………………………………..…
24
Alterations or Repairs to Airplane……………………….
24
Optional Equipment List………..Provided for each Airplane

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MAULE MX-7-180C
PAGE 1
SECTION I
GENERAL

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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE MX-7-180C
SECTION I
GENERAL
SECTION I
GENERAL: NORMAL CATEGORY OPERATION
1.1 MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 2500 Pounds
1.2 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
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 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
Fuel Capacity - See Instrument Panel Placard for Tank configuration installed
in this aircraft
Tank
Config. Tank Location Usable Fuel (Gal) Unusable Fuel (Gal)
A Main
Aux. 20.0 15.0 1.5 0.0
B Main
Aux. 20.0 21.0 1.5 0.0
C Main
Aux. 21.5 15.0 2.3 0.0
D Main
Aux. 21.5 21.0 2.3 0.0
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////CAUTION////
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FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS EMPTY CAN-
NOT BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT.
FAA APPROVED: 8/26/96
Rev. B dated: 5/28/99 PAGE 2

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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 Range, 129
speed range should be conducted only in smooth air and co
trol movements should n
Green Arc -
Normal Operating Range, 53
from flaps up, power off stall speed at 2
cruise speed (V
White Arc -
Flap Operating Range, 41
full flap, power off minimum stall speed at 2
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
NOTE:
DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED: The maximum safe airspeed at which full
aerodynamic controls can be applied (V
not marked on the airspeed indicator.
FAA APPROVED: 8/26/96
Rev. C dated: 3/07/02
Rev. E dated:
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: 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 co
trol movements should n
ot be large or abrupt.
Normal Operating Range, 53
- 129K (61 -
149 mph): Extends
from flaps up, power off stall speed at 2
5
00 lbs. (V
cruise speed (V
C
).
Flap Operating Range, 41
- 85K (47 -
98 mph): Extends from
full flap, power off minimum stall speed at 2
5
00 lbs. (V
the Maximum flaps extended speed (V
FE
).
DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED: The maximum safe airspeed at which full
aerodynamic controls can be applied (V
A
) is 109K (125 mph). This airspeed i
not marked on the airspeed indicator.
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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 co
n-
149 mph): Extends
00 lbs. (V
S1
) to design
98 mph): Extends from
00 lbs. (V
SO
) to
DESIGN MANEUVERING SPEED: The maximum safe airspeed at which full
) is 109K (125 mph). This airspeed i
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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
Manifold Pressure Green Arc - Normal Operating Range,
14.5 to 29 ins. of Mercury
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: 8/26/96 PAGE 4

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2.3
FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS:
2.4 PLACARDS:
The following placards are in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot:
THIS AIRPLANE AP
PROVED 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 ZERO CANNOT BE USED
SAFELY IN FLIGHT.
On flap control handle:
FLAPS / PULL ON / 2
ND
At the main fuel tank selector valve on the left kick panel:
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
OFF
FAA APPROVED: 8/26/96
Rev. C dated: 3/07/02
Rev. E dated:
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMIT
FLIGHT MANUAL 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 FLIGHT MANUAL.
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FLIGHT LOAD FACTORS:
Flaps Fully Retracted: 3.8g Positi
ve 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:
PROVED 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
ND
NOTCH / TAKEOFF / 4
TH
NOTCH / LANDING.
At the main fuel tank selector valve on the left kick panel:
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
LEFT: * GAL. BOTH
RIGHT: * GAL.
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THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMIT
ATIONS STATED IN THE
FLIGHT MANUAL 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 FLIGHT MANUAL.
SECTION II
LIMITATIONS
ve to 1.5g Negative
Flaps Extended: 1.9g Positive to 0g Negative
ICING FLIGHT WHEN
DO NOT TURN OFF ALTERNATOR IN FLIGHT EXCEPT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS ZERO CANNOT BE USED
NOTCH / LANDING.
THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE
ATIONS STATED IN THE
FLIGHT MANUAL AND IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS AND MARKINGS.
SEE LOADING INSTRUCTIONS IN WEIGHT AND BALANCE SECTION OF