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MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

 

3.2 

OPERATING CHECK LISTS:

 
 

NOTE: 

 
 
 

FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME.  A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A 
START ATTEMPT.  TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL 
LEAN AND OPEN THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER.  WHEN ENGINE 
STARTS, PULL THROTTLE TO IDLE AND EASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH.

                     
                 8. 

   
Starter Switch............................................  TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGINE

 
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 ////CAUTION//// 
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IN EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING.  PULL MIXTURE TO 
FULL LEAN.  IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL 
REVOLUTIONS, AND FIRE CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND 
ALT. SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT.

                   

9. 

After Starting……………………………….….

 
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 ////CAUTION//// 
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IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS, 
SHUT DOWN ENGINE.

 

 

10.  Alternator………………………………….…...
11.  Radios & other electrical switches……..……

 

12.  Parking Brake………………………………

 

C.  ENGINE CHECK: 

 

  1.  Parking Brake………………………………….
  2.  Engine Instruments………………………..….
  3.  Throttle………………………………………....
  4.  Magnetos…………………………………..…..

 
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 ////CAUTION//// 
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A RPM DROP OF MORE THAN 175 RPM OR A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 
LEFT AND RIGHT OF MORE THAN 50 RPM 

 

  5.  Carburetor Air Control

  6.  Carburetor Air Control……………………....
  7.  Vacuum Gauge………………………….…….
  8.  Alternator……………………………………….

  9.  Throttle………………………………………….

 
 

   

FAA APPROVED 
DATE:                                                            PAGE 9
 

MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY, INC. 

AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL 

MAULE

 

MX-7-180A

 

OPERATING CHECK LISTS: (Cont'd) 

FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME.  A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A 
START ATTEMPT.  TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL 
LEAN AND OPEN THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER.  WHEN ENGINE 

PULL THROTTLE TO IDLE AND EASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH.

Starter Switch............................................  TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGINE

IN EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING.  PULL MIXTURE TO 
FULL LEAN.  IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL 
REVOLUTIONS, AND FIRE CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND 
ALT. SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT.

Starting……………………………….….  CHECK OIL PRESSURE

IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS, 
SHUT DOWN ENGINE. 

Alternator………………………………….…...  CHECK CHARGING

other electrical switches……..……  AS REQUIRED 

Parking Brake………………………………....  OFF   

Parking Brake…………………………………. ON, IF DESIRED 
Engine Instruments………………………..….  CHECK, IN GREEN ARCS
Throttle………………………………………....  INCREASE TO 2000 RPM
Magnetos…………………………………..…..  SWITCH TO RIGHT, LEFT, BOTH, 

CHECKING RPM DROPS

A RPM DROP OF MORE THAN 175 RPM OR A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 
LEFT AND RIGHT OF MORE THAN 50 RPM IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Carburetor Air Control……………………....  PULL HOT, NORMAL DROP WITH 

CARBURETOR AIR HOT IS 150 
RPM 

Carburetor Air Control……………………....  PUSH COLD 
Vacuum Gauge………………………….…….  CHECK IN GREEN
Alternator………………………………………. CHARGING: LIGHT OUT ABOVE 900 

RPM 

Throttle…………………………………………. RETARD TO IDLE

DATE:                                                            PAGE 9 

 
 

SECTION III 
NORMAL 
PROCEDURES 

FOR A HOT START, DO NOT PRIME.  A HOT ENGINE MAY FLOOD ON A 
START ATTEMPT.  TO CLEAR A FLOODED ENGINE, PULL MIXTURE FULL 
LEAN AND OPEN THROTTLE, CRANK WITH STARTER.  WHEN ENGINE 

PULL THROTTLE TO IDLE AND EASE MIXTURE TO FULL RICH. 

Starter Switch............................................  TWIST FULL RIGHT TO ENGINE 

IN EVENT OF ENGINE FIRE, CONTINUE CRANKING.  PULL MIXTURE TO 
FULL LEAN.  IF ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER SEVERAL 
REVOLUTIONS, AND FIRE CONTINUES, SECURE IGNITION, BAT. AND 
ALT. SWITCHES, TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT. 

CHECK OIL PRESSURE 

IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WITHIN 30 SECONDS, 

CHECK CHARGING 

 

CHECK, IN GREEN ARCS 

TO 2000 RPM 

SWITCH TO RIGHT, LEFT, BOTH, 
CHECKING RPM DROPS 

A RPM DROP OF MORE THAN 175 RPM OR A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 

IS UNACCEPTABLE. 

PULL HOT, NORMAL DROP WITH 
CARBURETOR AIR HOT IS 150 

±

50 

CHECK IN GREEN 
CHARGING: LIGHT OUT ABOVE 900 

RETARD TO IDLE 

Summary of Contents for MX-7-180A

Page 1: ...CUMENT MUST BE KEPT IN THE AIRPLANE AT ALL TIMES FAA APPROVED _______________________________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Office Federal Aviation Administration Atlanta Georgia USA DATE Per...

Page 2: ...uration Added Parking Brake OFF to 3 2 D BEFORE TAKEOFF Added Unusable Fuel weight for new Tank Configurations ______________________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Federal Aviation Atlanta GA...

Page 3: ..._______________________ Manager Aircraft Certification Office Federal Aviation Atlanta GA Date _____________________________ Changed page number from 25 to 24 Moved Note from Sec 2 3 to Sec 2 1 Remove...

Page 4: ...l ST 820 20 28v Maule Drawing 9201A Rev A or later 03 20 00 11 7 Inst of S TEC System 40 Single Axis Autopilot Model ST 418 40 14v Maule Dwg 9193A Rev C or later 10 29 01 12 7 Inst of S TEC System 40...

Page 5: ...ts 8 3 3 Normal Flight Operations 12 3 4 Door Off Operation 13 3 5 Noise Level 13 3 6 Anti Collision Light 13 SECTION IV EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 4 1 Emergency Basic Rules 14 4 2 Engine Emergency Shut Dow...

Page 6: ...T AND BALANCE AND EQUIPMENT LIST Weight and Balance Data Required Equipment List Provided for each Airplane AIRCRAFT SERVICING HANDLING AND MAINTENANCE Introduction Airplane Inspection Period Preventi...

Page 7: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180A SECTION I GENERAL Page 1...

Page 8: ...n Datum Wing Leading Edge It is the responsibility of the pilot to assure that the airplane is property loaded Refer to the Weight and Balance Data for baggage cargo loading recommendations and loadin...

Page 9: ...S 161K 185 mph Yellow Arc Caution Range 129 161K 149 185 mph Green Arc Normal Operating Range 53 129K 61 149 mph Flap Operating Range 41 85K 47 98 mph EXPLANATION OF AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Never...

Page 10: ...Red Radial Maximum Operating Pressure 115 PSI Manifold Pressure Green Arc Normal Operating Range 14 5 to 29 ins of Mercury Fuel Pressure Green Arc Normal Operating Range 0 5 to 8 PSI Red Radial Minimu...

Page 11: ...the cockpit in clear view of the pilot THIS AIRPLANE MUST BE OPERATED AS A NORMAL CATEGORY AIRPLANE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATING LIMITATIONS STATED IN THE FLIGHT ANUAL AND IN THE FORM OF PLACARDS...

Page 12: ...ard is located on the instrument panel at the optional auxiliary tank transfer FUEL TRANSFER PUMPS PUSH FOR AUX QUANT PUSH FOR AUX QUANT LEFT RIGHT 900 930 units are installed the PUSH FOR AUX QUANT b...

Page 13: ...CONTROL ATTACHMENTS Top CHECK FOR WRINKLES AS INDICATION OF INTERNAL DAMAGE Left Wing Main Fuel Tank Drain Left Wing Aux Fuel Tank Drain if installed DRAIN 1 DRAIN 1 Left Wing Tip Nav Light CHECK FOR...

Page 14: ...NAL DAMAGE Right Side Static Port CLEAR Right Stabilizer CHECK ATTACHMENT POINTS STRUT Right Elevator CHECK HINGE POINTS Rudder CHECK HINGE POINTS CONTROL ATTACHMENT NAV LIGHT Tailwheel CHECK FOR INFL...

Page 15: ...S TO START AFTER SEVERAL REVOLUTIONS AND FIRE CONTINUES SECURE IGNITION BAT AND ALT SWITCHES TURN FUEL VALVE OFF AND EXIT AIRCRAFT Starting CHECK OIL PRESSURE IF OIL PRESSURE DOES NOT EXCEED 25 PSI WI...

Page 16: ...ight Controls CHECK FOR FREEDOM AND PROPER TRAVEL Mixture Control FULL RICH Carburetor Air Control PUSH COLD Engine Instruments RECHECK IN NORMAL RANGE Radios AS DESIRED Altimeter SET Attitude Indicat...

Page 17: ...ailable Flap Handle Position Flap Position Handle Full Down 7 First Notch 0 Second Notch 24 Third Notch 40 Fourth Notch 48 RECOMMENDED FLAP SETTINGS Flap settings are given in number of notches above...

Page 18: ...13K 15 mph and flap extension should be limited to 0 fully retracted with such crosswind or higher 13K 15 mph is the maximum demonstrated for certification of the airplane and is not considered limiti...

Page 19: ...nstalled with the rear passenger door or rear passenger and baggage doors off When doing so observe the following additional limitations Maximum airspeed 109K 125 mph Maximum bank angle 30 Maximum yaw...

Page 20: ...E AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180A EMERGENCY PROCEDURES EMERGENCY BASIC RULES To assist the pilot when an emergency occurs three basic rules are established which apply...

Page 21: ...93 Rev D dated MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC SECTION IV AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MAULE MX 7 180A ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF OR FORCED LANDING Establish 72K 83 mph IAS with flaps...

Page 22: ...ry altitude Notify appropriate controlling agency if appropriate Determine control difficulty airspeed by slowing down while flying straight ahead Do not allow the aircraft to stall Make full stop lan...

Page 23: ...factory If the airplane has been altered refer to the aircraft log and or aircraft records for this information WEIGHT AND BALANCE DATA SUMMARY AS DELIVERED FROM THE FACTORY Basic Empty Weight includi...

Page 24: ...ated to place the approximately the flight attitude Place a level on the leveling mark and leveling lug on the bottom of the right wing near the root Adjust the height of the tailwheel until the aircr...

Page 25: ...es b Moment inch pounds W x C G i e Moment _____________ x ____________ ___________inch lbs EXAMPLE OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE CALCULATION FOR LOADED AIRCRAFT An airplane with an empty weight of 1383 lbs a...

Page 26: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180A SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 61 PAGE 20...

Page 27: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180A SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 61 PAGE 21...

Page 28: ...MAULE AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY INC AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL MAULE MX 7 180A SECTION V WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM 61 PAGE 22...

Page 29: ...RM MOMENTS Previous Aircraft Empty A New Empty Weight ______________________lbs B New Empty Center of Gravity ______________ins C New Empty Weight C G Moment ___________in lbs D New Useful Load ______...

Page 30: ...ner operator is responsible for Airworthiness Directives AD s that may be issued from time to time Reference should be 91 and FAR 43 requirements for properly certified agency or personnel to accompli...

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