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3.3 

NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS:

 
 

D.   RUDDER TRIM: 

 

NOTE:  To assure full 
 
Unlock "T" handle (1/2 turn left), depress right rudder as you pull "T" handle full out.  
Lock "T" handle ½ turn right before releasing right rudder pressure.  If too much trim, 
move handle in until trim is correct

 

E.    STALLS: 

 

Stalls are preceded by mild buffet that can be felt through the rudder pedals.  The red 
stall warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate at 4 to 9K (5 to 10 mph) above 
the stall speed.  Loss of altitude prior to rec
feet. 

 

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THE STALL WARNING LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE WHEN THE BATTERY 
SWITCH IS OFF

 

F.  CROSSWIND LANDINGS & TAKEOFFS:

 

Maximum demonstrated crosswind 
should be limited to 0
the maximum demonstrated for certification of the airplane and is not considered 
limiting with flaps at 0

 

G.  FUEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT:
 

Fuel is fed to the engine from the main (inboard) tanks and is controlled by the selector 
valve on the left kick panel.  Auxiliary (outboard) tanks feed their respective main tanks 
via transfer pumps that are controlled by switches on the 
transfer pumps transfer fuel at a rate of 0.4 gallons per minute or approximately 45 
minutes for a full auxiliary tank.  Since overfilling a main tank from an auxiliary tank will 
force excess fuel overboard, it is recommended that 
until their respective main tanks are slightly more than one quarter full.  If the tank being 
transferred to is feeding the engine, however, transfer can be initiated when the main 
tank is down to approximately one half.
transfer pump switch, an increase in the respective main tank fuel gauge indicator, and a 
decrease on the respective auxiliary tank indicator.

 

 

 
 

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

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SECTION III

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL  

NORMAL PROCEDURES

 

MAULE

 

MX-7-180

 

NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS: 

(Cont'd) 

NOTE:  To assure full effectiveness of the Right Rudder Trim: 

Unlock "T" handle (1/2 turn left), depress right rudder as you pull "T" handle full out.  
Lock "T" handle ½ turn right before releasing right rudder pressure.  If too much trim, 
move handle in until trim is correct and then lock. 

Stalls are preceded by mild buffet that can be felt through the rudder pedals.  The red 
stall warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate at 4 to 9K (5 to 10 mph) above 
the stall speed.  Loss of altitude prior to recovery from a stall may be as much as 300 

THE STALL WARNING LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE WHEN THE 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 mph) is 

the maximum demonstrated for certification of the airplane and is not considered 
limiting with flaps at 0

°

EM MANAGEMENT: 

Fuel is fed to the engine from the main (inboard) tanks and is controlled by the selector 
valve on the left kick panel.  Auxiliary (outboard) tanks feed their respective main tanks 
via transfer pumps that are controlled by switches on the instrument panel.  These 
transfer pumps transfer fuel at a rate of 0.4 gallons per minute or approximately 45 
minutes for a full auxiliary tank.  Since overfilling a main tank from an auxiliary tank will 
force excess fuel overboard, it is recommended that the transfer pumps not be activated 
until their respective main tanks are slightly more than one quarter full.  If the tank being 
transferred to is feeding the engine, however, transfer can be initiated when the main 
tank is down to approximately one half.  Confirm fuel transfer by illumination of the 
transfer pump switch, an increase in the respective main tank fuel gauge indicator, and a 
decrease on the respective auxiliary tank indicator. 

 

SECTION III 
NORMAL PROCEDURES

Unlock "T" handle (1/2 turn left), depress right rudder as you pull "T" handle full out.  
Lock "T" handle ½ turn right before releasing right rudder pressure.  If too much trim, 

Stalls are preceded by mild buffet that can be felt through the rudder pedals.  The red 
stall warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate at 4 to 9K (5 to 10 mph) above 

overy from a stall may be as much as 300 

THE STALL WARNING LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE WHEN THE BATTERY 

component is 13K (15 mph) and flap extension 

(fully retracted) with such crosswind or higher.  13K (15 mph) is 

the maximum demonstrated for certification of the airplane and is not considered 

Fuel is fed to the engine from the main (inboard) tanks and is controlled by the selector 
valve on the left kick panel.  Auxiliary (outboard) tanks feed their respective main tanks 

instrument panel.  These 

transfer pumps transfer fuel at a rate of 0.4 gallons per minute or approximately 45 
minutes for a full auxiliary tank.  Since overfilling a main tank from an auxiliary tank will 

the transfer pumps not be activated 

until their respective main tanks are slightly more than one quarter full.  If the tank being 
transferred to is feeding the engine, however, transfer can be initiated when the main 

Confirm fuel transfer by illumination of the 

transfer pump switch, an increase in the respective main tank fuel gauge indicator, and a 

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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