Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5460106

Manufacturer (registry)
MAULE
Model
BEE DEE M-4-210
Registry code
5460106
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
108 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS3A23
Holder
Maule Aerospace Technology Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1965In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 15 ADs
19651
19661
19681
19691
19751
19841
19962
19981
20001
20051
20061
20081
20141
20221
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460106'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460106'))
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Registered aircraft · 5

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460106')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 10

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA13LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMaule BEE DEE M-4-210 · Cuttyhunk, MAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.Jun 5, 2013 · N9807M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4-210 · Creede, COthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind. Contributing factors are the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.Nov 26, 2002 · N4746T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M4-210 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's abrupt application of brakes during the landing roll.Sep 15, 1997 · N9804M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC77FAA20Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · Fairbanks, AKMay 19, 1977 · N9804M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC76DAG88Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4210 · Talkeetna, AKFeb 7, 1976 · N9804M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC73DAA24Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M4-210 · North Pole, AKMay 31, 1973 · N4617T · Substantial damageNTSB ANC72DAG90Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M4-210 · Anchorage, AKFeb 11, 1972 · N9804M · Substantial damageNTSB ANC72DAG31Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M4210C · Soldotna, AKJul 10, 1971 · N4738T · DestroyedNTSB SEA69F0041Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M4-210 · Kalispel, MTJul 3, 1968 · N4738T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI65F0118Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · Jackson, MIApr 16, 1965 · N4614T · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5460106')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20130605009389AMaule BEE DEE M-4-210 · Gosnold, MAOn June 5, 2013, about 1005 eastern daylight time, a Maule bee dee M-4, N9807M, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from the pilot's private turf runway near cuttyhunk, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot was…Jun 5, 2013 · N9807M · Substantial damage · 1 fatalIncident 20100925047109IMaule BEE DEE M-4 · Winner, SDOn 09/25/10 a Maule aircraft departed the creston, IA airport ( csq) destined to Winner, SD (icr). Approximately 1910 local the pilot touched down at icr. The pilot reported light winds at 5 knots. He stated he needed a slight crab to the right to maintain…Sep 25, 2010 · N9804M · Minor damageIncident 20090418005289IMaule M4210 · Pawtucket, RI(-23) While landing runway 33 at north central airport (sfz) rhode island, aircraft ground looped and struck the right wing tip, propeller, and the right main landing gear.Apr 18, 2009 · N9807M · Minor damageIncident 20080303012519IMaule M4210 · New Bedford, MA(-23) N9807M ground looped on landing rwy 23 ewb, winds 210 gusting 17-23, no injuries. Minor damage to right wing tip and aileron.Mar 3, 2008 · N9807M · Minor damageAccident 20021127034019AMaule M4210 · Creede, CO(-23) Pilot had just been in alamosa (als) and had a flat tail wheel. After getting it repaired in alamosa, he flew to Creede co. Mineral County Memorial Airport (Q39) 1630 MST. On landing, the aircraft drifted off to the right side of the runway 25 (6,880…Nov 27, 2002 · N4746T · Substantial damageIncident 20000425023189IMaule BEEDEEM4 · Napaskiak, AK(-23)Pilot in command departed bethel airport on a first flight after the annual inspection and was attempting a landing at the Napaskiak Airport. Wind was ninety degrees to the runway and upon touchdown, pilot in command failed to use proper cross wind…Apr 25, 2000 · N9804M · Minor damageAccident 19970914030519AMaule M4210 · Bethel, AK(.19) No narrative available. (.4) the tailwheel-equipped airplane was rolling out after landing on wet pavement. The airplane was abeam bravo taxiway and still rolling, when the tower controller requested the pilot clear the runway onto bravo. The pilot…Sep 14, 1997 · N9804M · Substantial damageIncident 19910629025869IMaule M4210 · Gulfshores, ALPilot shut fuel off when changing fuel tanks. Forced landing on beach.Jun 29, 1991 · N4617TAccident 19770519016999AMaule M4210 · Fairbanks, AKMay 19, 1977 · N9804M · Substantial damageAccident 19760207015159AMaule M4210 · Talkeetna, AKBreather clogged by ice. Oil seals blew out. Lnd in deep snowFeb 7, 1976 · N9804M · Substantial damageAccident 19730531015499AMaule M4210 · North Pole, AKFloat equipt. Plt stalled acft to keep fm hitting trees on edge of lake.May 31, 1973 · N4617T · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 157

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460106')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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PMA parts · 301

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('3A23')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['M-4-210'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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