Maule M-7-260C Orion N721H

Maule M-7-260C Orion N721H Base price: $173,180 Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-540-V4A5 Horsepower@power@altitude (hp@%@ft.): 195@75@7500 Horsepower for takeoff, SL: 260 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100LL Propeller type/diameter: McCauley 2-Blade CS/78…

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Base price: $173,180
Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-540-V4A5
Horsepower@power@altitude (hp@%@ft.): 195@75@7500
Horsepower for takeoff, SL: 260
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller type/diameter: McCauley 2-Blade CS/78
Landing gear type: Fixed/Conv.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 2500
Gross weight (lbs.): 2500
Landing weight (lbs.): 2500
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1671
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 829
Useful fuel, std. (gals.): 73*
Oil capacity (qts.): 8
Wingspan: 32.9 ft.
Overall length: 23.5 ft.
Height: 8.3 ft.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174.6
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 9.6
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 15

Wheel base:

7 ft. 10 in.
Wheel track (ft.): 15.8
Wheel size, std. (in.): 7.00 x 6
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 4
Cabin width (in.): 42
Cabin height (in.): 46
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 170
PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (mph): 164
Max range (w/ reserve) (nm): 593**
Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 15.0
65% power: 13.5
Estimated endurance (65%) (hrs): 4.9
Vso (mph): 40
Service ceiling (ft.): 20,000
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 250***
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 600
Landing ground roll (ft.): 300
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 500
Rate of climb (fpm): 1650***
Best climb speed (mph): 90
*43 std. main tanks, 30 std. aux. tanks
**Estimated
***1 person, 1/2 fuel
Sources: Maule Air Inc. Website and Pilot's Operating Handbook

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