Maule 1998 M-7-235c

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Maule 1998 M-7-235c is a 4-5 seat aircraft powered by a 235 HP Lycoming IO-540-WIA5 engine, featuring conventional/fixed landing gear.
  • It has a gross weight of 2500 lbs, an empty weight of 1600 lbs, and a fuel capacity of 73 gallons.
  • Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of 124 knots at 75% power with a max range of 572 nautical miles, and a stall speed of 39 knots.
  • The aircraft boasts excellent short-field capabilities with a 450 ft takeoff ground roll and a 550 ft landing ground roll, along with a 20,000 ft service ceiling.
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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

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