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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

 

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 
manual to the Service Department of Maule Air, Inc.  In correspondence, please be certain to give 
complete information on Serial Number, engine make and model, etc.
 
The aircraft Type Data Plate can 
tal 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 o
tained by contacting the Service Dept. of Maule Air, Inc.

 
6.2  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 Airw
tives (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 inspe
tion and most of the manufacturer's recommended in
name and address along with aircraft serial number be registered with Maule Air for any Maule 
Service Letters or Bulletins released affecting their aircraft.
 
It is required that owner's email address
[email protected]
and/or Manual updates released for downloading from our website at 

 
6.3  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE THAT M
 

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 r
fer 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 t
plished 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.  
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 
DATE: 
Rev. B dated:

 

 

 

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC. 

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL 

MAULE

 

MX-7-180AC

 

SECTION VI

AIRPLANE 
HANDLING &
MAINTENANCE

AIRCRAFT SERVICING, HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE 

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 the Service Department of Maule Air, Inc.  In correspondence, please be certain to give 
complete information on Serial Number, engine make and model, etc. 

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

y contacting the Service Dept. of Maule Air, Inc. 

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 Airw
tives (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 inspe
tion and most of the manufacturer's recommended inspections.  It is recommended that owner's 
name and address along with aircraft serial number be registered with Maule Air for any Maule 
Service Letters or Bulletins released affecting their aircraft. 

owner's email address, (name and address–optional) and 

[email protected] for notification of any Maule Service Letters, Service Bulletins 
and/or Manual updates 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 Part 43 to perform limited preventive maintenance on his airplane.  Refer to FAR Part 43 

pilot may do.  Pilots operating aircraft of other than U.S. registry should r

fer 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 t
plished by appropriately licensed personnel and that airplane dealer or service station should 
be contacted for further information. 
Preventive maintenance should be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate airplane 

 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 

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SECTION VI 

AIRPLANE SERVICING, 
HANDLING & 
MAINTENANCE

 

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

request for information on any items not covered in the 

manual to the Service Department of Maule Air, Inc.  In correspondence, please be certain to give 

be found on the left side of the vertical fin just above the horizon-

tal 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 ob-

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 Direc-
tives (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 inspec-

spections.  It is recommended that owner's 

name and address along with aircraft serial number be registered with Maule Air for any Maule 

Aircraft S/N be sent to 

for notification of any Maule Service Letters, Service Bulletins 

mauleairinc.com. 

AY 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 Part 43 to perform limited preventive maintenance on his airplane.  Refer to FAR Part 43 

pilot may do.  Pilots operating aircraft of other than U.S. registry should re-

fer 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 accom-
plished by appropriately licensed personnel and that airplane dealer or service station should 

Preventive maintenance should be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate airplane 

Manual should be obtained prior to performing preventive maintenance 

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 

Summary of Contents for MX-7-180AC

Page 1: ...________ THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE KEPT IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES FAA APPROVED __________________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Office Federal Aviation Administration Atlanta Georgia USA DATE...

Page 2: ...____________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Office FAA Atlanta GA Date __________________________ Changed page no in TOC from 34 to 24 Moved Note from Sec 2 3 to Sec 2 1 JPI EDM 900 930 Remove...

Page 3: ...KLX 135A GPS COMM System Maule Drawing 7219A 01 03 01 5 Installation of Apollo MX20 Multi Function Display Maule Drawing 7265A 08 15 02 8 Installation of GARMIN GNC 420 GPS COMM System Maule Drawing 7...

Page 4: ...SECTION III NORMAL PROCEDURES 3 1 Preflight Inspection 7 3 2 Operating Check Lists 8 3 3 Normal Flight Operations 11 3 4 Door Off Operation 13 3 5 Noise Level 13 3 6 Anti Collision Light 13 SECTION I...

Page 5: ...RES Cont d Engine Fire During Flight Smoke and Fume Elimination Structural Damage Recovery From Inadvertent Spins Alternator Failure WEIGHT AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST Weight and Balance Data Requi...

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

Page 7: ...onsibility of the pilot to assure that the airplane is property loaded R fer to the Weight and Balance Data for baggage cargo loading recommendations and loading graphs CHECK WEIGHT AND BALANCE CAREFU...

Page 8: ...NGS 161K 185 mph Yellow Arc Caution Range 129 161K 149 185 mph Green Arc Normal Operating Range 53 129K 61 149 mph White Arc Flap Operating Range 41 85K 47 98 mph EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MAR...

Page 9: ...Caution Range 25 to 55 and 95 to 115 psi Red Radial Minimum Operating Pressure 25 psi Maximum Operating Pressure 115 psi Green Arc Normal Operating Range 0 5 to 8 psi Red Radial Minimum 0 5 psi Maximu...

Page 10: ...AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE MANUAL AND IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS AND MARKINGS NO AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINS APPROVED MANEUVERING SPE...

Page 11: ...A APPROVED DATE Rev B dated MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180AC Cont d At the main fuel tank selector valve on the left kick panel FUEL SELECTOR VALVE LEFT 21 5 GAL...

Page 12: ...ehind step DRAIN 2 Left Flap CHECK HINGES CONTROL ATTACHMENTS Aileron CHECK HINGES CONTROL ATTACHMENTS Left Wing Top CHECK FOR WRINKLES AS INDICATION OF INTERNAL DAMAGE Left Wing Main Aux Fuel Tank Dr...

Page 13: ...CLEAR Stabilizer CHECK ATTACHMENT POINTS STRUT Right Elevator CHECK HINGE POINTS Rudder CHECK HINGE POINTS CONTROL ATTACHMENT NAV LIGHT Tailwheel CHECK FOR INFLATION ATTACHMENTS Left Elevator CHECK TA...

Page 14: ...RAL REVOLUTIONS AND FIRE CONTINUES SECURE IGNITION BAT AND ALT SWITCHES TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT After Starting CHECK OIL PRESSURE IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS...

Page 15: ...rols CHECK FOR FREEDOM AND PROPER TRAVEL Control FULL RICH Carburetor Heat Control PUSH COLD Engine Instruments RECHECK IN NORMAL RANGE Radios AS DESIRED Altimeter SET Indicator CHECK ERECT Directiona...

Page 16: ...p Settings are available Flap Handle Position Flap Position Handle Full Down 7 First Notch 0 Second Notch 24 Third Notch 40 Fourth Notch optional 48 FLAP SETTINGS Flap settings are given in number of...

Page 17: ...T 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 one notch or 7 fully retrac...

Page 18: ...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 Maximum bank angle 30 Maxim...

Page 19: ...IGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180AC EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY BASIC RULES To assist the pilot when an emergency occurs three basic rules are established which apply to most emergencies occurring while a...

Page 20: ...Y INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180AC FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF OR FORCED LANDING Cont d Electric Fuel Pump ON Mixture Rich Ignition ON Carburetor Heat Control Pull HOT If engine does not restart...

Page 21: ...controlling agency if appropriate Determine control difficulty airspeed by slowing down while flying straight ahead Do not allow the aircraft to stall Make full stop landing using 4 to 9K 5 10 mph abo...

Page 22: ...factory If the airplane has been altered refer to the aircraft log and or aircraft records for this information WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA SUMMARY AS DELIVERED FROM THE FACTORY Basic Empty Weight includ...

Page 23: ...f the tailwheel until the aircraft is level 3 Measure the following distances a Wheel base L the horizontal distance from the tailwheel weight point center of axle to the main wheel weight point cente...

Page 24: ...________ ____________ ___________inches b Moment inch pounds W x C G i e Moment _____________ x ____________ ___________inch lbs EXAMPLE OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE CALCULATION FOR LOADED AIRCRAFT An airpla...

Page 25: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180AC SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE 4 21 09 PAGE 20...

Page 26: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180AC SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE 4 5 00 FORM 79 PAGE 21...

Page 27: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180AC SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE 4 21 09 PAGE 22...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...91 and FAR 43 requirements for properly certified agency or personnel to accomplish the required FAA inspe tion and most of the manufacturer s recommended inspections It is recommended that owner s na...

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