Maule 1998 M-7-235c

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Key Takeaways:

The article provides detailed specifications for the Maule 1998 M-7-235c, a 4-5 seat aircraft powered by a 235 HP Lycoming IO-540 engine with conventional/fixed landing gear.
Key capacity figures include a gross weight of 2500 lbs, an empty weight of 1600 lbs, a 73-gallon fuel capacity, and 250 lbs baggage capacity.
Performance highlights include a cruise speed of up to 124 knots, a maximum range of 572 nautical miles, a 20,000 ft service ceiling, and impressive short field capabilities with 450 ft takeoff and 550 ft landing ground rolls.

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Maule 1998 M-7-235c

Engine make/model:

Lyc. IO-540-WIA5

Horsepower:

235

TBO hrs.:

2000

Propeller:

Const. spd.

Landing gear type:

Conv./Fixed

Gross weight (lbs.):

2500

Empty weight (lbs.):

1600

Useful load (lbs.):

N/A

Fuel (gals.):

73

Overall length:

23 ft. 6 in.

Height:

6 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

165

Seating capacity:

4-5

Cabin width (in.):

42

Cabin height (in.):

37

Baggage capacity (lbs.):

250

PERFORMANCE

Cruise speed (kts.):

75% power:

124

65% power:

116

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):

75% power:

572

65% power:

542

Fuel consumption (gph):

75% power:

13

65% power:

12.5

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve):

4 hrs. 48 mins.

Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots):

39

Best rate of climb (fpm):

1150

Service ceiling (ft.):

20,000

Takeoff ground roll (ft.):

450

Landing ground roll (ft.):

550