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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC. 

MAINTENANCE MANUAL 

FOR 

M-8-235

 

 

Rev. B 

 

10/41

 

 

MECH 

INSP 

8.  Check general condition of Maule tailwheel, leaf springs and spring attachment.  

Leaf springs should have 45

°

 angle with no weight on the wheel.  Check all 

bolts and nuts holding the tail springs to the fuselage.  Tighten nuts, if needed, 
so that there is no play or side movement in the springs or their attachment. 

 

 

9.  Check tires for inflation and cuts. 

 

 

 

 

 

At 100 Hours Total Time and every 100 Hours thereafter, perform the 50 hour inspection plus the 
following: 
 

A.  POWER PLANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Perform appropriate inspection as called for in the Textron Lycoming Operator's 

Manual, p/n 60297-9, Initial Revision or later. 

 

 

2.  Perform appropriate inspection as called for in the Hartzell Owner’s Manual and 

Logbook, p/n 7998-115N, Revision 14 or later or McCauley Owner’s Manual, 
p/n MPC-11, Initial Revision or later. 

 

 

3.  Clean the engine with any good engine cleaner (Gunk, 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-to-engine mount.  

Visually inspect mount structure for condition.  See "Engine Mount" under 
"Power Plant System". 

 

 

7.  Inspect induction system and air box for cracks and security.   

 

 

CAUTION: For carbureted engine only: If rubber seal on air valve is in poor condition, replace seal 
with black nitrile rubber with cotton insert and/or if valve plate is loose, repair per SB#16.  (Check 
compliance to Maule SB#16 if aircraft was manufactured before 3/96.) 

 

B.

  

AIRCRAFT

 

 

 

 

1.  Remove right and left kick panels in cockpit, windshield side post covers and 

panels below seat fronts.  Examine rudder cables (located behind kick panels) 
and attaching clamps, bolts and nuts for security and general condition. 
CAUTION: If cable guide tubes are not installed and if backside of kick panel 
shows evidence of rudder cable rub and tape has not been placed, comply with 
Maule SB#14 and #17. 

 

 

2.  Examine all front cockpit electrical connections and wires, fuel lines and fittings, 

control cable attachments and pulleys for security, leaks, chafing, etc. 

 

 

3.  Remove rear seat, rear floorboard and panel behind baggage compartment. 

 

 

 

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Страница 1: ...E M 8 235 Star Rocket P N TLC M 8 235 PERFORMANCE THAT COUNTS Page 1 of 39 Rev B 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 mauleai...

Страница 2: ...thereof which shall within one 1 year after delivery of such airplane to the original purchaser be returned to Maule with trans portation charges prepaid and which upon Maule s examination shall discl...

Страница 3: ...r ME406 406HM ELT 14 Weighing Procedure 16 Rigging Procedures 18 Lubrication 20 Fabric Repairs 21 SECTION III MAJOR COMPONENT PARTS Wings 22 Lift Struts 22 Fuselage 22 Movable Surfaces and Controls 22...

Страница 4: ...f color coding paint for elevator horns and cables Added Inspection for ME406 406HM ELT Added Periodic Maintenance for ME406 406HM ELT Added weighing procedures Added set up for installation of rudder...

Страница 5: ...ol 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 and trim controls are at the ce...

Страница 6: ...FLUID CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 ga...

Страница 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...

Страница 8: ...t 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 su...

Страница 9: ...or Brackett air filter 7 Inspect all engine engine mount attach bolts 8 Inspect all engine fuel and oil lines for general condition and security 9 Check all engine compartment electrical connections a...

Страница 10: ...fle extensions for security and cracking 5 Clean gascolator screen 6 Re torque bolts attaching engine mount to fuselage engine to engine mount Visually inspect mount structure for condition See Engine...

Страница 11: ...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 or any other preservative oil conforming t...

Страница 12: ...e 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 bellcranks electrical wires...

Страница 13: ...one rubber to seal tube from moisture Inspect the struts for dents corrosion or punctures and replace if necessary Reinstall struts with new hardware and document in aircraft records NOTE Double strut...

Страница 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 ele...

Страница 15: ...label showing the expiration 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 w...

Страница 16: ...ng near the root Adjust the height of 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...

Страница 17: ...ms of equipment as marked on the accompanying Equipment Lists The certificated empty weight is the above weight less 24 lbs drainable oil for the O 540 engine or above weight less 16 lbs drainable oil...

Страница 18: ...abricate two equal length spacers 1 inch minimum length which can be placed on the bolt heads Place a 48 inch level across the two spacers and block under the landing gear to center the bubble Longitu...

Страница 19: ...be supported while the front strut is being adjusted For rear strut adjustment see section on washout CAUTION Be sure that the strut fork is not extended more than1 inch of threads from the strut end...

Страница 20: ...ropriate length a 2x4 wooden block works fine is ideal to hold the given distance during the rudder rigging process Install rudder cables and related hardware Check the rudder travel for 21 1 right an...

Страница 21: ...e rudder LUBRICATION 1 Main wheel bearings Use aircraft quality bearing grease 2 Hydraulic brake reservoirs Use Texaco Aircraft Hydraulic Oil 15 conforming to MIL H 5606E or equivalent 3 Control Colum...

Страница 22: ...than the repair patch size Allow this to dry for approximately 15 minutes 8 Apply a second coat of the thinned urethane adhesive and lay the patch in the wet bed of adhesive smoothing the edges while...

Страница 23: ...ures are cause for replacement of the strut FUSELAGE The fuselage is a welded truss type structure having an integral vertical tail fin Chrome molybdenum steel 4130 is used for all tube members contro...

Страница 24: ...ATORS The elevator has a chrome molybdenum 4130 internal structure covered with Ceconite fabric Inspect for corrosion Drain grommets should be kept open The hinge attachments should be lubricated with...

Страница 25: ...ack 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 sling placed under the lower...

Страница 26: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR M 8 235 Rev B 26 41...

Страница 27: ...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 plast...

Страница 28: ...in step 1 above as necessary for achieving this spring expansion 6 Recheck operation per Steps 1 and 2 CAUTION Push parking brake knob completely against Instrument panel for OFF position MAINTENANCE...

Страница 29: ...e pads and thus will always drag slightly Do not be concerned unless this drag is noticeable while taxiing Probable Cause Corrective Action 1 Foreign matter in system 1 If dirt is found in the system...

Страница 30: ...nly one 1 or two 2 shims will be required to remove any bearing clearance Too many shims will cause the bearings to drag when the nut is tightened C ASSEMBLY 1 Grease pack roller bearings A5 and lock...

Страница 31: ...the fork spindle being careful to keep the parts together It will be necessary to retract lock pin 13AB slightly to clear wear plate 75B as the assemblies are brought together FIGURE 1 7 Thread on nut...

Страница 32: ...if the wheel has no tendency to shimmy POWER PLANT SYSTEM The power plant system consists of the engine engine mount propeller cowl engine con trols exhaust air intake system and fuel system ENGINE En...

Страница 33: ...or security and the rubber sealing extensions 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 again...

Страница 34: ...ground return to the battery All wiring in the airplane is fabricated into harnesses which are groups of related wires tied together Most of the harnesses originate at circuit breakers on the main bu...

Страница 35: ...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...

Страница 36: ...NUAL FOR M 8 235 Rev B 36 41 Electrical Schematic 14V Circa before 1999 The wire numbering system has been designed to ease tracing a faulty wire The circuit tracing code is as shown below in the sche...

Страница 37: ...NUAL FOR M 8 235 Rev B 37 41 Electrical Schematic 14V Circa 1999 and up The wire numbering system has been designed to ease tracing a faulty wire The circuit tracing code is as shown below in the sche...

Страница 38: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR M 8 235 Rev B 38 41...

Страница 39: ...NCE MANUAL FOR M 8 235 Rev B 39 41 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 W...

Страница 40: ...MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR M 8 235 Rev B 40 41 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 new...

Страница 41: ...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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