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3.2 

OPERATING CHECK LISTS: (Cont'd)

 
 

NOTE: 

 
 
 

FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME.  A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A START 
ATTEMPT.  TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL LEAN AND OPEN 
THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER.  WHEN ENGINE STARTS, PULL 
IDLE AND EASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH.

                     
                 9. 

   
Starter Switch............................................  TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGINE

 
  //////////////////////// 
 ////CAUTION//// 
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IN EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING.  PULL MIXTURE TO FULL 
LEAN.  IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL REVOLUTIONS, AND FIRE 
CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND ALT. SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE 
OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT.

                   

10. 

After Starting……………………………….….

 
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 ////CAUTION//// 
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IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS, SHUT 
DOWN ENGINE.

 

 

11. 

Alternator………………………………….…...

12. 

Radios & other electrical switches……..……

 

13. 

Parking Brake………………………………....

 

C.  ENGINE CHECK: 

 

  1. 

Parking Brake………………………………….

  2. 

Engine Instruments………………………..….

  3. 

Throttle………………………………………....

  4. 

Magnetos…………………………………..…..

 
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 ////CAUTION//// 
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A RPM DROP OF MORE THAN 175 RPM OR A 
RIGHT OF MORE THAN 50 RPM IS UNACCEPTABLE.

 

  5. 

Propeller Control..........................................

  6. 

Carburetor Air Control

  7. 

Carburetor Air Control……………………....

  8. 

Vacuum Gauge………………………….…….

  9. 

Alternator……………………………………….

10. 

Throttle………………………………………….

 
 

   

FAA APPROVED 
DATE:  12/18/84 
REV. A Dated: 4/25/85 
REV. D Dated: 
REV. G Dated:                                

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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC. 

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL 

MAULE

 

MX-7-180

 

OPERATING CHECK LISTS: (Cont'd) 

FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME.  A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A START 
ATTEMPT.  TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL LEAN AND OPEN 
THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER.  WHEN ENGINE STARTS, PULL 
IDLE AND EASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH. 

Starter Switch............................................  TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGINE

EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING.  PULL MIXTURE TO FULL 

LEAN.  IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL REVOLUTIONS, AND FIRE 
CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND ALT. SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE 
OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT. 

Starting……………………………….…. 

CHECK OIL PRESSURE

IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS, SHUT 
DOWN ENGINE. 

Alternator………………………………….…... 

CHECK CHARGING

other electrical switches……..…… 

AS REQUIRED 

Parking Brake……………………………….... 

OFF (PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY AGAINST 
INSTRUMENT PANEL)

Parking Brake…………………………………. 

ON, IF DESIRED 

Engine Instruments………………………..…. 

CHECK, IN GREEN 

Throttle……………………………………….... 

INCREASE TO 2000 RPM

Magnetos…………………………………..….. 

SWITCH TO RIGHT, LEFT, BOTH, 
CHECKING RPM DROPS

A RPM DROP OF MORE THAN 175 RPM OR A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEFT AND 
RIGHT OF MORE THAN 50 RPM IS UNACCEPTABLE. 

Propeller Control.......................................... 

RETARD SLOWLY UNTIL MAXIMUM OF 
500 RPM DROP IS NOTED. RETURN TO 
FULL RPM. REPEAT. SET FULL 
INCREASE RPM. 

Carburetor Air Control…………………….... 

PULL HOT, NORMAL DROP WITH 
CARBURETOR AIR HOT IS 150 

Carburetor Air Control…………………….... 

PUSH COLD 

Vacuum Gauge………………………….……. 

CHECK IN GREEN

Alternator………………………………………. 

CHARGING: LIGHT OUT ABOVE 

Throttle…………………………………………. 

RETARD TO IDLE 

                                                         

 
 
SECTION III 
NORMAL 
PROCEDURES 

FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME.  A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A START 
ATTEMPT.  TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL LEAN AND OPEN 
THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER.  WHEN ENGINE STARTS, PULL THROTTLE TO 

Starter Switch............................................  TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGINE 

EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING.  PULL MIXTURE TO FULL 

LEAN.  IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL REVOLUTIONS, AND FIRE 
CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND ALT. SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE 

CHECK OIL PRESSURE 

IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS, SHUT 

CHECK CHARGING 

OFF (PUSH KNOB COMPLETELY AGAINST 
INSTRUMENT PANEL) 

CHECK, IN GREEN ARCS 
INCREASE TO 2000 RPM 
SWITCH TO RIGHT, LEFT, BOTH, 
CHECKING RPM DROPS 

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEFT AND 

RETARD SLOWLY UNTIL MAXIMUM OF 
500 RPM DROP IS NOTED. RETURN TO 
FULL RPM. REPEAT. SET FULL 

PULL HOT, NORMAL DROP WITH 
CARBURETOR AIR HOT IS 150 

±

50 RPM 

CHECK IN GREEN 
CHARGING: LIGHT OUT ABOVE 900 RPM 

 

Summary of Contents for MX-7-180 Star Rocket

Page 1: ...T MUST BE KEPT IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES FAA APPROVED ____________________________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Office Federal Aviation Administration Atlanta Georgia USA DATE Performance...

Page 2: ...33 B 2 to Required Equipment List Added NOTE re Rear Seat occupants Shoulder Harness requirement ______________________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Office Federal Aviation Atlanta GA Date...

Page 3: ...e Placard and the Rear Cabin Cargo Limitation Placard from Deleted Fuel Capacity numbers from Fuel Transfer Pump Switch Placard and added note for Tank Configuration Added Unusable Fuel weight for new...

Page 4: ...4 4 5 EMERGENCY EXIT ON THE GROUND 14 4 6 TAKEOFF ABORT BEFORE LIFT OFF 14 4 7 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF OR FORCED LANDING 15 4 8 PARTIAL POWER FAILURE DURING FLIGHT OR AFTER TAKEOFF 15 4 9 COMPLET...

Page 5: ...ilot 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 Dwg...

Page 6: ...Page 1 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180 SECTION I GENERAL...

Page 7: ...een 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 recommendat...

Page 8: ...MX 7 180 All airspeeds are Indicated Airspeeds IAS AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Never Exceed Speed VNE 161K 185 mph Maximum safe airspeed in smooth air Cauti...

Page 9: ...w Arc Caution Range 25 to 55 PSI and 95 to 115 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...

Page 10: ...fe airspeed at which full aerodynamic controls can be applied VA is 109K 125 mph This airspeed is not marked on the airspeed The following placards are in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot THIS A...

Page 11: ...BOTH RIGHT GAL placard is located on the instrument panel at the optional auxiliary tank transfer FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS PUSH FOR AUX QUANT PUSH FOR AUX QUANT LEFT RIGHT 900 930 units are installed the...

Page 12: ...HINGES ATTACHMENTS Aileron CHECK HINGES CONTROL ATTACHMENTS Left Wing Top CHECK FOR WRINKLES AS INDICATION OF INTERNAL DAMAGE Left Wing Main Fuel Tank Drain Left Wing Aux Fuel Tank Drain if installed...

Page 13: ...ION OF INTERNAL DAMAGE Right Side Static Port CLEAR Stabilizer CHECK ATTACHMENT POINTS STRUT Right Elevator CHECK HINGE POINTS Rudder CHECK HINGE POINTS CONTROL ATTACHMENT NAV LIGHT Tailwheel CHECK FO...

Page 14: ...ION BAT AND ALT SWITCHES TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT Starting CHECK OIL PRESSURE IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS SHUT DOWN ENGINE Alternator CHECK CHARGING other ele...

Page 15: ...FULL RICH Propeller Control FULL INCREASE RPM Carburetor Air Control PUSH COLD Engine Instruments RECHECK IN NORMAL RANGE Radios AS DESIRED Altimeter SET Attitude Indicator CHECK ERECT Directional Ind...

Page 16: ...GS The following Flap Settings are available Flap Handle Position Flap Position Handle Full Down 7 First Notch 0 Second Notch 24 Third Notch 40 Fourth Notch 48 RECOMMENDED FLAP SETTINGS Flap settings...

Page 17: ...BATTERY SWITCH IS OFF CROSSWIND LANDINGS TAKEOFFS Maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 13K 15 mph and flap extension should be limited to 0 fully retracted with such crosswind or higher 13K 15...

Page 18: ...emoved both front doors are installed with the rear passenger door or rear passenger and baggage doors off When doing so observe the following additional limitations Maximum airspeed 109K 125 mph Maxi...

Page 19: ...4 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY BASIC RULES To assist the pilot when an emergency occurs three basic rules are established which a...

Page 20: ...4 25 85 REV D Dated Page 15 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC SECTION IV AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MAULE MX 7 180 ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF OR FORCED LANDING Establish 72K 83 mph IA...

Page 21: ...appropriate controlling agency if appropriate Determine control difficulty airspeed by slowing down while flying straight ahead low the aircraft to stall Make full stop landing using 4 to 9K 5 to 10 m...

Page 22: ...plane is loaded properly The empty weight empty weight center of gravity and useful load are listed below for this airplane as delivered from the factory If the airplane has been altered refer to the...

Page 23: ...e tailwheel elevated to place the airplane in approximately the flight attitude Place a level on the leveling mark and leveling lug on the bottom of the right wing near the root Adjust the height of t...

Page 24: ...______________lbs The corresponding empty weight center of gravity is ______________inches Calculations for determining weight C G and moment Center of Gravity inches L x T D W i e C G _____________ _...

Page 25: ...Page 20 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180 LOADING CHART SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 50...

Page 26: ...ROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY FORM 50 Rev G dated Page 21 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK SECTION V WEIGHT AND...

Page 27: ...Page 22 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180 SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE WEIGHT AND BALANCE ENVELOPE FORM 50...

Page 28: ...RPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE STRUCTURAL CAPACITY CHART FORM 50 Rev G dated Page 23 MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180 SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE STRUCTURAL CAPACITY C...

Page 29: ...EIGHT ARM MOMENTS Previous Aircraft Empty A New Empty Weight ______________________lbs B New Empty Center of Gravity ______________ins C New Empty Weight C G Moment ___________in lbs D New Useful Load...

Page 30: ...e owner operator is responsible for Airworthiness Directives AD s that may be issued from time to time Reference should be made to FAR 91 and FAR 43 requirements ncy or personnel to accomplish the req...

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