MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
M-8-235
Rev. B
5/41
SECTION I
GENERAL DATA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Type:
Four/Five place high wing cabin monoplane.
Engine Installation:
Single tractor engine in nose of fuselage.
Wing:
Strut braced, two spar, metal covered, modified USA 35-B airfoil. Fi-
berglass wing tips.
Fuselage:
Welded steel tube structure
.
Fuselage and tail group covered with Ceconite synthetic fabric.
Fiberglass engine cowl. Aluminum skin on forward fuselage and
doors.
Landing Gear:
Spring aluminum main gear. Hydraulic Brakes. Steerable tail-
wheel (Automatic locking)
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 and trim controls
are at the center on the floor. All other controls, switches,
etc., are instrument panel mounted.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
Wing Span
32 feet 11 inches
Length
23 feet 7½ inches
Height
6 feet 4 inches over wing
Gross Weight
2500 lbs.
Empty Weight
Approx. 1535 lbs.
Wing Loading
15.1 lbs./sq.ft.
Power Loading
10.6 lbs./HP
Useful Load
Approx.
965 lbs.
Seats
Five
Flaps
Neg. 7
°
, 0
°
, 24
°
, 40
°
, *48
°
Center Cargo Allowance (Sta. 42”)
175 lb. Structural Limit
Baggage Allowance (Sta. 72”)
125 lb. Structural Limit
Baggage Compartment Dimensions
35 ½ H x 30W x 21L
(Approx.)
*
Applicable to s/n 15006C & up and s/n 15001C-15005C with MK #11, Rev. A c/w.
