MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
MAULE
MX-7-180C
SECTION III
NORMAL
PROCEDURES
3.3
NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS:
A. NOTE: FLAP SETTINGS:
The following Flap Settings are available:
Flap Configuration
Flap Handle Position
Flap Position
Cruise
Handle Full Down
-7
°
Flaps Up
First Notch
0
°
Takeoff
Second Notch
24
°
Landing
Third Notch (optional)
40
°
Landing
Fourth Notch
48
°
B. RECOMMENDED FLAP SETTINGS:
Flap settings are given in number of notches above the fully retracted position, which
is handle full down (Normal -7
°
).
Normal Takeoff - Second Notch (24
°
)
Normal Climb - First Notch (0
°
)
Best Angle of Climb - Second Notch (24
°
)
Cruise - Fully retracted (-7
°
/no Notches or 0
°
/First Notch)
Landing - Normally Fourth Notch (48
°
/full flaps) - other positions optional
C. CLIMBING:
Best Rate of Climb – 82K (94 mph) IAS, with flaps @ First Notch (0
°
)
Best Angle of Climb – 68K (78 mph) IAS with flaps set @ Second Notch (24
°
)
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////CAUTION////
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FOR TAKEOFF OR LANDING UNDER GUSTY CROSSWIND CONDI-
TIONS, FLAP SETTING OF 0
°
(one notch) IS RECOMMENDED. -7
°
OPTIONAL.
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////CAUTION////
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USE CLIMB AIRSPEED BELOW 78K (90 MPH) ONLY AS NECESSARY
AND CHECK CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE FREQUENTLY WHEN
DOING SO.
FAA APPROVED: 8/26/96
Rev. C dated: 3/07/02
Rev. D dated: 5/24/02
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