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FOR

MAULE

MXT-7-180

Star Rocket

Trigear

Performance That Counts!

P/N: TLC-MXT-7-180

Page 1 of 37

Rev. F Dated 6-6-19

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 MXT-7-180

Page 1: ...7 180 Star Rocket Trigear Performance That Counts P N TLC MXT 7 180 Page 1 of 37 Rev F Dated 6 6 19 2099 Georgia Hwy 133 South Moultrie GA 31788 PC SMM Tel 229 985 2045 Fax 229 890 2402 985 2048 www m...

Page 2: ...rplane manufactured by it to be free from de fects in material and workmanship under normal use and service provided however that this warranty is limited to making good at the Maule factory any part...

Page 3: ...for ME406 406HM ELT 14 Weighing Procedure 15 Rigging Procedures 17 Lubrication 20 Fabric Repairs 21 SECTION III MAJOR COMPONENT PARTS Wings 22 Lift Struts 22 Fuselage 22 Surfaces and Controls 23 Landi...

Page 4: ...osewheel 02 02 07 E 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 15 18 26 Baggage Cargo Allowance changed to 125 lb and 175 lb Structural Limit Areas corrected Added Textron Lycoming and Hartzell Manual part num bers Added Item...

Page 5: ...in 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 a...

Page 6: ...ONS a Main Fuel Tanks Inboard 100 Octane Right Main Tank 21 5 or 23 8 gallons total Left Main Tank 21 5 or 23 8 gallons total Note 1 5 gallons unusable fuel per 21 5 gallon main tank 2 3 gallons unusa...

Page 7: ...ning 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 a...

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: ...ach 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 chafing B AIRCRAFT 1 Check battery...

Page 10: ...que bolts attaching engine mount to fuselage engine to engine mount Visually inspect mount structure for condition See Engine Mount under Power Plant System 7 Inspect induction system and air box for...

Page 11: ...strut as follows to be done after painting only Inject into strut approximately one quart of Valoil or Lionoil Multi purpose L 1 Linseed Oil Paralketone LPS 3 Randolph Tube Oil No 315 Tubeseal Lineoil...

Page 12: ...hard landing or any time there is concern about the condition of the main landing gears or their attachments 12 Remove all inspection covers plates and inspect all visible control cables pul leys bel...

Page 13: ...aircraft records NOTE Double struts available through Maule are recommended for floatplanes and banner and glider towing planes MECH INSP 15 Lubricate all chains and points of rotation on sprockets pu...

Page 14: ...the 5 year life rating of the battery pack ELT Battery removal CAUTION The battery pack contains electrostatic sensitive parts Take ESD precautions before handling Damage may happen to the exposed el...

Page 15: ...ed in the replacement kit This label should be mounted in the same location as the former expiration date label 2 Lay the battery pack on the work surface with the batteries facing up Install a replac...

Page 16: ..._____ Inches 4 Measure the weights at the following points a Right Main Wheel ____________ Lbs b Left Main Wheel ____________ Lbs c Nosewheel N _____________Lbs Total Weight as Weighted W ____________...

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: ...und the LH nosewheel axle end routing the string around the front of the nosewheel only excludes the nosewheel forks and continue to route the string on the RH side of the aircraft bringing the string...

Page 20: ...IL H 5606E or equivalent 3 Control Column Apply light coat of graphite base lubricant to aileron balance chain torque tube and control guide Use lightweight motor oil or LPS 2 on all other bearings 4...

Page 21: ...esive 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 second coa...

Page 22: ...finished See Page 11 for 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 structure ha...

Page 23: ...d 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 The...

Page 24: ...eps 1 Chock nosewheel and opposite main wheel 2 Remove brake calipers by removing two 2 brake bolts 3 Raise wheel using a hoist with a cable sling placed under the lower end of the spring gear leg as...

Page 25: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 180 Rev F 25 37...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...must be dismantled and parts cleaned with alcohol and reinstalled Flush system and install new brake fluid 2 Binding of brake piston 2 Dust or dirt mixing with brake fluid at the brake may become gum...

Page 29: ...SYSTEM The power plant system consists of the engine engine mount propeller cowl engine con trols exhaust air intake system and fuel system ENGINE Engine instructions covering the care and operation...

Page 30: ...moving the AN526 screws A periodic inspection of the cowling should be made checking for cracks chafing security of attachment etc Baffling should be checked for security and the rubber sealing extens...

Page 31: ...nty one 21 gal lon capacity are mounted in the second from the outboard wing bay They are fuel transfer tanks and simply supply fuel to the main tank through a small vibrator pump The fuel line should...

Page 32: ...ed out the engine air egress as battery acid will destroy the fabric This battery is considered fully charged at a hydrometer specific gravity reading of 1 265 A low charge would be 1 225 or lower Ope...

Page 33: ...UAL FOR MXT 7 180 Rev F 33 37 Electrical Schematic for s n 14000C 14096C The wire numbering system has been designed to ease tracing a faulty wire The circuit tracing code is as shown below in the sch...

Page 34: ...ANUAL FOR MXT 7 180 Rev F 34 37 Electrical Schematic for s n 14097C up 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 35: ...CE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 180 Rev F 35 37 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 36: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 180 Rev F 36 37 Old Style Door Latch Assembly New improved Door Latch Assemblies became available in 2007 and are being in stalled in production Order Part No 1395X for ne...

Page 37: ...he airframe does not have mandatory life limits or overhaul requirements See Textron Ly coming Operator s Manual p n 60297 12 Revision No 60297 12 6 or later for the engine and the Hartzell Owner s Ma...

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