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 (Vso—kts.): 30
T/O over 50 ft. (ft.): 600
Ldg over 50 ft. (ft.): 500

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