MAULE M-7-260, Airplane Flight Manual

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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE M-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.
+12.5 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 recommen-
dations and loading graphs.
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////CAUTION////
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CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFULLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN US-
ING THE 5
TH
SEAT OR WHEN CARGO OR BAGGAGE IS CARRIED IN THE
REAR CABIN AREA. ALSO, FLIGHT PLANNING SHOULD INCLUDE AL-
LOWANCE 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////
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AEROBATICS AND INTENTIONAL SPINS PROHIBITED.
1.4 FUEL CAPACITY:
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 Auxiliary Tank configuration installed in
this aircraft.
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////CAUTION////
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FUEL REMAINING IN TANK WHEN INDICATOR READS EMPTY CANNOT
BE USED SAFELY IN FLIGHT
FAA APPROVED
DATE: 417/98
Rev. D dated:
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