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 with conventional/fixed landing gear.
  • It has a gross weight of 2500 lbs and a fuel capacity of 73 gallons, providing a maximum range of 572 nautical miles (at 75% power).
  • The aircraft achieves a cruise speed of up to 124 knots (at 75% power) and has an estimated endurance of 4 hours 48 minutes (at 65% power with reserve).
  • Notably, it exhibits strong short-field capabilities with a takeoff ground roll of 450 ft and a landing ground roll of 550 ft, along with a service ceiling of 20,000 ft.
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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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