Maule M-9-230 Diesel

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Key Takeaways:

The Maule M-9-230 Diesel is a 4/5-seat aircraft priced at $250,000, powered by a 230 HP SMA SR305-230 engine that runs on Jet A fuel.
It offers a useful load of 1000 lbs and a maximum operating altitude of 12,500 ft.
Key performance figures include a cruise speed of 138 kts at 75% power with a fuel consumption of 8.5 gph.
The aircraft boasts impressive short-field capabilities, with takeoff and landing distances both at 250 ft.

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Maule M-9-230 Diesel

New price:

$250,000

Engine make/model:

SMA SR305-230

Horsepower@altitude:

230@SL to 10,000 ft.

Horsepower on takeoff:

230

Fuel type:

Jet A

Landing gear type:

Fixed/Conv.

Max ramp weight w/VGs (lbs):

2800

Gross weight w/VGs (lbs.):

2800

Landing weight (lbs.)

2800

Empty weight, std. (lbs.):

1800

Useful load, std. (lbs.):

1000

Useful fuel, std (gals.):

Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.):

430

Wingspan:

32 ft. 11 in.

Overall length:

23 ft. 6 in.

Height:

6 ft. 4 in.

Wing area (sq. ft.):

165.6

Wing loading (lbs./sq.ft.):

18.8

Power loading (lbs./hp):

13.5

Wheel size (in.):

7.00 x 6

Seating capacity:

4/5

Cabin doors:

Cabin width (in.):

PERFORMANCE

CRUISE SPEED (kts.):

75% power:

138

FUEL CONSUMPTION (gph.):

75% power:

8.5

Vs_o (kts.):

Best rate of climb, SL (fpm):

150

Max operating altitude (ft.):

12,500

Takeoff distance (ft.):

250

Landing distance (ft.):

250

Landing over 50 ft. obstacle (ft.):

500

Source: Maule Air Inc.