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FOR 

 

MAULE 

MT-7-260

 

 

Super Rocket

 

Trigear 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

P/N: 

TLC-MT-7-260

 

PERFORMANCE THAT COUNTS!

 

Page 1 of 36

 

Rev. D Dated 6-5-19 

2099 Georgia Hwy 133 South ~ Moultrie, GA 31788

 

 

PC: 

SMM

 

Tel: 229-985-2045 ~ Fax: 229-890-2402/985-2048  

 

 

www.mauleairinc.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for MT-7-260

Page 1: ...260 Super Rocket Trigear P N TLC MT 7 260 PERFORMANCE THAT COUNTS Page 1 of 36 Rev D Dated 6 5 19 2099 Georgia Hwy 133 South Moultrie GA 31788 PC SMM Tel 229 985 2045 Fax 229 890 2402 985 2048 www ma...

Page 2: ...s thereof which shall within one 1 year after delivery of such airplane to the original purchaser be re turned to Maule with transportation charges prepaid and which upon Maule s examination shall dis...

Page 3: ...aintenance for ME406 406HM ELT 13 Weighing Procedure 15 Rigging Procedures 17 Lubrication 19 Fabric Repairs 20 SECTION III MAJOR COMPONENT PARTS Wings 21 Lift Struts 21 Fuselage 21 Movable Surfaces an...

Page 4: ...s corrected Added Textron Lycoming Hartzell and McCauley Manual part numbers Added Item B 4 the removal of front seats and front and center floorboards for good visual inspection beneath Added instruc...

Page 5: ...ain gear Hydraulic Brakes Control Systems Dual controls wheels rudder pedals and brakes All con trols directly cable driven Fuel control shut off valve is at the left lower side panel Mechanical flap...

Page 6: ...FLUID CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS a Main Fuel Tanks Inboard 100 Octane Right Main Tank 23 8 gallons total Left Main Tank 23 8 gallons total Note 2 3 gallons unusable fuel per 23 8 gallon main tank...

Page 7: ...ing product such as Mirror Glaz will keep the glass clean and help polish out minor scratches Experience has shown that airplanes based at coastal airports or where there is an other wise corrosive at...

Page 8: ...et and hard or impossible to re move Set stains should be removed carefully with a clean cloth dampened in denatured alco hol Stains caused by shoe polish can best be removed with turpentine However s...

Page 9: ...unt and nosewheel structure attach bolts 8 Inspect all engine fuel and oil lines for general condition and security 9 Check all engine compartment electrical connections and wires for security and cha...

Page 10: ...etc Be sure to protect magneto from getting wet 4 Examine baffles and baffle extensions for security and cracking 5 Clean gascolator screen 6 Re torque bolts attaching engine mount to fuselage engine...

Page 11: ...oximately one quart of Valoil or Lionoil Multi purpose L 1 Linseed Oil Paralketone LPS 3 Randolph Tube Oil No 315 Tubeseal Lineoil or any other preservative oil conforming to Federal Spec TT S 176D Mi...

Page 12: ...ll inspection covers plates and inspect all visible control cables pul leys bellcranks electrical wires and connections fuel lines and fittings nuts bolts etc for security chafing leaks etc NOTE Check...

Page 13: ...points of rotation on sprockets pulleys and bellcranks 15 Inspect and lubricate all control surface hinges and control horn connections 16 Lubricate door hinges and latches and seat tracks CAUTION Ca...

Page 14: ...before handling Damage may happen to the exposed electric parts and prevent correct operation of the ELT Refer to ELT Description Operation Installation and Maintenance Manual p n 570 1600 Rev E or l...

Page 15: ...the former expiration date label 2 Lay the battery pack on the work surface with the batteries facing up Install a replacement seal in the slot along the perimeter of the housing Leaving the battery a...

Page 16: ...the datum line D __________________ Inches 4 Measure the weights at the following points a Right Main Wheel ____________ Lbs b Left Main Wheel ____________ Lbs c Nosewheel N _____________Lbs Total Wei...

Page 17: ...m the forward wing to fuselage attach bolt centerline for both left and right wings outboard 127 5 inches along the top of each front wing spar Using masking tape or equivalent tape the string down on...

Page 18: ...tablish the rudder Neutral Position by measuring and holding a distance of 6 between the backside of the rudder pedal s to the face of the interior firewall Note Make sure the interior firewall insul...

Page 19: ...ls are centered using the centering spring for rigging adjustments See 7 above The tab travel is 48 4 right or left Proper cable tension is 5 to 10 lbs CAUTION Make sure tab is free at extreme aileron...

Page 20: ...e adhesive thinned one to one 1 1 with urethane adhesive thin ner by volume to the primed area slightly larger than the repair patch size Allow this to dry for approximately 15 minutes 8 Apply a secon...

Page 21: ...g refinished See Page 11 for re powder coating and re oiling strut WARNING Any unrepairable dents or punctures are cause for replacement of the strut FUSELAGE The fuselage is a welded truss type struc...

Page 22: ...rod attached to the inboard hinge fittings ELEVATORS The elevator has chrome molybdenum 4130 internal structure covered with Ceconite fab ric Inspect for corrosion Drain grommets should be kept open...

Page 23: ...l with a light scissors jack or a small bottle jack placed under the lower end of the spring gear leg 3 Remove brake calipers by removing two 2 brake bolts 4 Raise wheel using a hoist with a cable sli...

Page 24: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MT 7 260 Rev D 24 36...

Page 25: ...s proper level is no closer than inch to top of cylinder Add oil if needed Bleeding brake system may be done as follows 1 Fill reservoir if necessary 2 Replace plug in reservoir 3 Connect a clear plas...

Page 26: ...ieving this spring expansion 6 Recheck operation per Steps 1 and 2 CAUTION Push parking brake knob completely against Instrument panel for OFF position MAINTENANCE HINTS ON HYDRAULIC BRAKES Excessive...

Page 27: ...DRAGGING BRAKES NOTE These disc brakes have no spring return of the pads and thus will always drag slightly Do not be concerned unless this drag is noticeable while taxiing Probable Cause Corrective A...

Page 28: ...oleo 2 With strut compressed fill with hydraulic oil per Section I 3 Extend and compress strut several times to expel air Refill to top with oil 4 Install strut valve 5 Lower tail and raise nosewheel...

Page 29: ...ion When torquing any engine or mount bolts precaution should be taken against any over tightening as this also may cause early failure COWLING AND BAFFLING The cowling consists of an upper and lower...

Page 30: ...ine should be checked for cracks and chafing every 100 hours or annually and the gascolator should be cleaned at the same time The auxiliary tank transfer pump strainers should be cleaned at the same...

Page 31: ...TOR AND ALTERNATOR CONTROL SYSTEM To protect the alternator and battery from an overcharge the voltage regulator should be checked for a charging voltage of 13 7 to a maximum of 14 0 volts with the en...

Page 32: ...NUAL FOR MT 7 260 Rev D 32 36 Electrical Schematic For s n 27001C only The wire numbering system has been designed to ease tracing a faulty wire The circuit tracing code is as shown below in the schem...

Page 33: ...ANUAL FOR MT 7 260 Rev D 33 36 Electrical Schematic For s n 27002C up The wire numbering system has been designed to ease tracing a faulty wire The circuit tracing code is as shown below in the schema...

Page 34: ...NCE MANUAL FOR MT 7 260 Rev D 34 36 Electrical Schematic 28 Volt The wire numbering system has been designed to ease tracing a faulty wire The cir cuit tracing code is as shown below in the schematic...

Page 35: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MT 7 260 Rev D 35 36 Old Style Door Latch Assembly New improved Door Latch Assemblies are now available and are being installed in present production Order Part No 1395X for ne...

Page 36: ...e mandatory life limits or overhaul requirements See Textron Ly coming Operator s Manual p n 60297 9 Initial Revision or later and the Hartzell Owner s Manual and Logbook p n 7998 115N Revision 14 or...

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