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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL

 

SECTION VI  
 

AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE

 
6.1 

INTRODUCTION: 

 

Our dealers and distributors are anxious to serve you and will gladly furnish advice as to proper servicing 
methods.  You may also address request for information on any items not covered in the manual to our 
Service Department (ext. 239).  In correspondence, please b
serial number, engine make and model.
 
The aircraft Type Data Plate can be found on the left side of the vertical fin just above the horizontal 
stabilizer.  Also, pertinent engine and propeller data is in the aircr
 
A Service Manual is furnished with each aircraft.  Extra copies and a Parts Manual can be obtained by 
contacting our Service Department. 

 
6.2 

AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIOD:

 
The airplane must be maintained as outlined in FAR 43.  Recommended 
airplane Maintenance Manual.  The 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 
for properly certified agency or personnel to accomplish the required FAA inspection and most of the 
manufacturer's recommended inspections.  It is recommended that owner's name, address and aircraft 
serial number be registered with Maule Air (ext. 0) for any Maule Service Letters 
affecting their aircraft. 
 
It is required that owner's email address
[email protected]
Manual updates released for downloading from our website at 

 
6.3 

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY A CERTIFIED PILOT:

 

A.  A certified pilot who owns or operates an airplane not used as an air carrier is authorized by FAR 

Part 43 to perform limited preventive maintenance on his airplane.  Refer to FAR Part 43 for list of 
things the pilot may do.  Pilots operating aircraft of other than U.S. registry should refer to the 
regulations of the country of certification for information on preve
performed by pilots.  All other maintenance required on airplane is to be accomplished by 
appropriately licensed personnel and that airplane dealer or service station should be contacted for 
further information. 

B.  Preventive maintenance should be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate airplane 

Maintenance Manual.  Manual should be obtained prior to performing preventive maintenance to be 
sure that proper procedures are followed.

 
6.4 

ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS TO AIRPLANE

 

Alterations or repairs to airplane must be accomplished by licensed personnel.  The FAA should be 
contacted prior to any alterations on airplane to insure that Airworthiness of the airplane is not violated.

 

 
 

FAA APPROVED 
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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC. 

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL 

MAULE

 

MX-7-180

 

SECTION VI

AIRPLANE SERVICING, 
HANDLING &

AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE 

and distributors are anxious to serve you and will gladly furnish advice as to proper servicing 

methods.  You may also address request for information on any items not covered in the manual to our 
Service Department (ext. 239).  In correspondence, please be certain to give complete information on 
serial number, engine make and model. 

The aircraft Type Data Plate can be found on the left side of the vertical fin just above the horizontal 
stabilizer.  Also, pertinent engine and propeller data is in the aircraft logbook. 

A Service Manual is furnished with each aircraft.  Extra copies and a Parts Manual can be obtained by 
contacting our Service Department.  

AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIOD: 

The airplane must be maintained as outlined in FAR 43.  Recommended inspections are outlined in the 
airplane Maintenance Manual.  The 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 required FAA inspection and most of the 

manufacturer's recommended inspections.  It is recommended that owner's name, address and aircraft 
serial number be registered with Maule Air (ext. 0) for any Maule Service Letters 

owner's email address, (name/address–optional) and Aircraft S/N

[email protected] for notification of any Maule Service Letters, Service Bulletins and/or 

es released for downloading from our website at mauleairinc.com.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY A CERTIFIED PILOT:

A certified pilot who owns or operates an airplane not used as an air carrier is authorized by FAR 

rform limited preventive maintenance on his airplane.  Refer to FAR Part 43 for list of 

things the pilot may do.  Pilots operating aircraft of other than U.S. registry should refer to the 
regulations of the country of certification for information on preventive maintenance that may be 
performed by pilots.  All other maintenance required on airplane is to be accomplished by 
appropriately licensed personnel and that airplane dealer or service station should be contacted for 

maintenance should be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate airplane 

Maintenance Manual.  Manual should be obtained prior to performing preventive maintenance to be 
sure that proper procedures are followed. 

ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS TO AIRPLANE: 

Alterations or repairs to airplane must be accomplished by licensed personnel.  The FAA should be 
contacted prior to any alterations on airplane to insure that Airworthiness of the airplane is not violated.

 

 
 

 
 

SECTION VI 

AIRPLANE SERVICING, 
HANDLING & MAINTENANCE

 

and distributors are anxious to serve you and will gladly furnish advice as to proper servicing 

methods.  You may also address request for information on any items not covered in the manual to our 

e certain to give complete information on 

The aircraft Type Data Plate can be found on the left side of the vertical fin just above the horizontal 

A Service Manual is furnished with each aircraft.  Extra copies and a Parts Manual can be obtained by 

inspections are outlined in the 

airplane Maintenance Manual.  The 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 required FAA inspection and most of the 

manufacturer's recommended inspections.  It is recommended that owner's name, address and aircraft 
serial number be registered with Maule Air (ext. 0) for any Maule Service Letters or Bulletins released 

Aircraft S/N be sent to 

for notification of any Maule Service Letters, Service Bulletins and/or 

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY BE ACCOMPLISHED BY A CERTIFIED PILOT: 

A certified pilot who owns or operates an airplane not used as an air carrier is authorized by FAR 

rform limited preventive maintenance on his airplane.  Refer to FAR Part 43 for list of 

things the pilot may do.  Pilots operating aircraft of other than U.S. registry should refer to the 

ntive maintenance that may be 

performed by pilots.  All other maintenance required on airplane is to be accomplished by 
appropriately licensed personnel and that airplane dealer or service station should be contacted for 

maintenance should be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate airplane 

Maintenance Manual.  Manual should be obtained prior to performing preventive maintenance to be 

Alterations or repairs to airplane must be accomplished by licensed personnel.  The FAA should be 
contacted prior to any alterations on airplane to insure that Airworthiness of the airplane is not violated. 

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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