MAULE Sportplane Trigear MXT-7-160 Maintenance Manual Download

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FOR

MAULE

MXT-7-160

Sportplane

Trigear

P/N:

TLC-MXT-7-160

PERFORMANCE THAT COUNTS!

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Rev. E 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 Sportplane Trigear MXT-7-160

Page 1: ...7 160 Sportplane Trigear P N TLC MXT 7 160 PERFORMANCE THAT COUNTS Page 1 of 38 Rev E 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 ma...

Page 2: ...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 or part...

Page 3: ...06HM ELT 14 Weighing Procedure 16 Rigging Procedures 18 Lubrication 21 Fabric Repairs 22 SECTION III MAJOR COMPONENT PARTS Wings 23 Lift Struts 23 Fuselage 23 Movable Surfaces and Controls 24 Landing...

Page 4: ...age Cargo Allowance changed to 125 lb and 175 lb Structural Limit Areas corrected Added Textron Lycoming and Sensenich Manual part numbers Added Item B 4 the removal of front seats and front and cente...

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: ...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: ...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 chafing B AIRCRAFT 1...

Page 10: ...gascolator screen 6 Re torque 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 inducti...

Page 11: ...ating exterior of sealed strut assembly remove plug from lower end before painting Oil coat internal walls of strut as follows to be done after painting only Inject into strut approximately one quart...

Page 12: ...9 and 10 above as a guide for inspection after an unusually hard landing or any time there is concern about the condition of the main landing gears or their attachments 12 Remove all inspection cover...

Page 13: ...r lose adhesion with the tube Later Models used silicone rubber as a seal which is more compliant and durable NOTE Double struts available through Maule are recommended for floatplanes and banner and...

Page 14: ...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 electric parts and prevent c...

Page 15: ...tion date is included 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...

Page 16: ...wheel oleo until the aircraft is level or flatten the tire if necessary 3 Measure the following distances a Wheel base L the horizontal distance from the nosewheel weight point center of axle to the m...

Page 17: ...ht is the above weight less 16 lbs drainable oil at a minus arm of 36 5 inches and for this airplane is____________lbs The corresponding empty weight center of gravity is ______________inches 5 Calcul...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 160 Rev E 26 39...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...ign matter in system 1 If dirt is found in the system the master cylinder and brake assemblies must be dismantled and parts cleaned with alcohol and reinstalled Flush system and install new brake flui...

Page 30: ...nosewheel 8 Close strut valve and safety wire to steering yoke bolt and bearing nut POWER PLANT SYSTEM The power plant system consists of the engine engine mount propeller cowl engine con trols exhau...

Page 31: ...ensions should be checked for wear and security When the cowl is installed these sealing extensions should lay up forward or inboard and provide a good seal against the cowl BRACKETT AIR FILTER See be...

Page 32: ...lectrical system is a 14 or 28 volt 50 amp direct current single wire circuit using the airplane structure as a ground return to the battery All wiring in the airplane is fabricated into harnesses whi...

Page 33: ...ombinant design which do not require the external vent tube ALTERNATOR AND ALTERNATOR CONTROL SYSTEM To protect the alternator and battery from an overcharge the voltage regulator should be checked fo...

Page 34: ...UAL FOR MXT 7 160 Rev E 34 39 Electrical Schematic For s n 17001C 17008C 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 35: ...ANUAL FOR MXT 7 160 Rev E 35 39 Electrical Schematic For s n 17009C 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 36: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 160 Rev E 36 39...

Page 37: ...CE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 160 Rev E 37 39 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 38: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR MXT 7 160 Rev E 38 39 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 39: ...rthiness Limitations Section The airframe does not have mandatory life limits or overhaul requirements See Textron Ly coming Operator s Manual p n 60297 9 Initial Revision or later and the Sensenich O...

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