MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
M-7-235C
Rev. D
10/37
MECH
INSP
8. Check general condition of Maule tailwheel, leaf springs and spring attachment.
Leaf springs should have 45
°
angle with no weight on the wheel. Check all
bolts and nuts holding the tail springs to the fuselage. Tighten nuts, if needed,
so that there is no play or side movement in the springs or their attachment.
9. Check tires for inflation and cuts.
At 100 Hours Total Time and every 100 Hours thereafter, perform the 50 hour inspection plus the
following:
A. POWER PLANT
1. Perform appropriate inspection as called for in the Textron Lycoming Operator's
Manual, p/n 60297-9, Initial Revision or later.
2. Perform appropriate inspection as called for in the Hartzell Owner’s Manual and
Logbook, p/n 7998-115N, Revision 14 or later or McCauley Owner’s Manual,
p/n MPC-11, Initial Revision or later.
3. Clean the engine with any good engine cleaner (Gunk, etc.) Be sure to protect
magneto from getting wet.
4. Examine baffles and baffle extensions for security and cracking.
5. Clean gascolator screen.
6. Re-torque bolts attaching engine mount-to-fuselage, engine-to-engine mount.
Visually inspect mount structure for condition. See "Engine Mount" under
"Power Plant System".
7. Inspect induction system and air box for cracks and security.
CAUTION: For carbureted engine only: If rubber seal on air valve is in poor condition, replace seal
with black nitrile rubber with cotton insert and/or if valve plate is loose, repair per SB#16. (Check
compliance to Maule SB#16 if aircraft was manufactured before 3/96.)
B.
AIRCRAFT
1. Remove right and left kick panels in cockpit, windshield side post covers and
panels below seat fronts. Examine rudder cables (located behind kick panels)
and attaching clamps, bolts and nuts for security and general condition.
CAUTION: If cable guide tubes are not installed and if backside of kick panel
shows evidence of rudder cable rub and tape has not been placed, comply with
Maule SB#14 and #17.
2. Examine all front cockpit electrical connections and wires, fuel lines and fittings,
control cable attachments and pulleys for security, leaks, chafing, etc.
3. Remove rear seat, rear floorboard and panel behind baggage compartment.
