Maule M6

Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 12:00 AM ET

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Edited By: Omar Filipović

Key Takeaways:

The Maule M6 is a 4-seat utility aircraft powered by a 235 HP Lycoming IO-540-W1A5D engine, with a maximum takeoff weight of 2500 lbs and a useful load of 1000 lbs.
It offers strong performance with a cruise speed of 140 knots (at 75% power), an impressive best rate of climb of 1900 fpm, and a service ceiling of 20,000 ft.
The aircraft is noted for its short-field capabilities and low-speed handling, featuring a stall speed (Vso) of 30 knots, a takeoff distance over 50 ft of 600 ft, and a landing distance over 50 ft of 500 ft.

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Maule M6

Maule M6

Engine(s) Make & Model:

Lycoming IO-540-W1A5D

Horsepower:

235

Propeller:

Hartzell 2 bld/CS

Fuel Type:

100LL

Landing Gear Type:

Conv/Fxd

Max Takeoff Weight (lbs.):

2500

Empty Weight (lbs.):

1500

Useful Load—std. (lbs.):

1000

Usable fuel—std. (gals./lbs.):

40/240

Usable Fuel—LR (gals./lbs.):

80/480

Payload—full std. fuel (lbs.):

760

Wingspan:

33 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.):

15.1

Power Loading (lbs./hp):

10.6

Seating Capacity:

4

Cabin Doors:

2

Cabin Width (in.):

42

Cabin Height (in.):

46

Flap Range (degrees):

-7 to 48

PERFORMANCE

Cruise Speed (kts.—75%):

140

Cruise Fuel Burn (gph/lbs.):

12.3

Best Rate Of Climb, SL (fpm):

1900

Service Ceiling (ft.):

20,000

Stall (V_so—kts.):

30

T/O over 50 ft. (ft.):

600

Ldg over 50 ft. (ft.):

500

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