Maule M-4C

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5460105

Manufacturer (registry)
MAULE
Model
M-4C
Registry code
5460105
Registered
6 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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Aircraft by year built · 9

1966Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 9 aircraft
19666
19672
19731

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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

1968In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 13 ADs
19681
19691
19791
19811
19841
19962
19981
20001
20051
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Superseded and historical ADs · 2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 ('5460105'))
  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 ('5460105'))
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Registered aircraft · 6

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460105')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 11

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 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA12CA502Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4C · Lincoln, METhe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Aug 9, 2012 · N9838M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4C · Blue Earth, MNThe acft nosed over after departing the rwy following a loss of directional control during landing. The CFI stated that as the tailwheel touched the rwy the acft began veering to the right. He applied brakes and full left rudder causing theleft wheel rim to…Oct 14, 1985 · N9845M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA80FLD49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMaule M4C · Bowling Green, FLMar 26, 1980 · N9871M · Substantial damageNTSB IAD75FIG05Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4C · Easton, MDSep 26, 1974 · N9845M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN74AD048Accident · 1 fatalClosedMaule M-4C · Winston, NMApr 10, 1974 · N9851M · DestroyedNTSB DEN74FTE62Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M4220C · Brighton, COApr 1, 1974 · N40694 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX74DUM02Incident · No injuriesClosedMaule M4 · Pine Valley, CAAug 12, 1973 · N9851M · Minor damageNTSB MIA70DKG24Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4C · Chamblee, GAApr 10, 1970 · N9851M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA69F0127Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4C · Chattanooga, TNAug 26, 1968 · N9851M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC68F0188Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · New Alexandria, PAJul 27, 1967 · N9858M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC66F0635Accident · No injuriesClosedMaule M-4 · Sussex, NJApr 25, 1966 · N9827M · 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 ('5460105')
  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.

Incident 20210201000499IMaule M-4C · Greeley, COOn February 1st, 2021 at approximately 1120 MST N40694, a Maule M-4C ground looped after landing on runway 35 at Greeley-Weld County Airport (kgxy), in Greeley, Colorado causing damage to the right wingtip and a propeller strike. There were two occupants on…Feb 1, 2021 · N40694 · Minor damageAccident 20120809027169AMaule M-4C · Lincoln, MEFirst pilot invited second pilot to accompany him on a familiarization flight as second pilot had more experience in make/model aircraft. Second pilot was current / qualified in make/model aircraft and was not acting as pilot-in-command. During landing…Aug 9, 2012 · N9838M · Substantial damageIncident 20050723018109IMaule M4C · Charleston, ME(-23) Pilot reported that upon his fourth landing, he stated that he was too high, lowered nose, increased speed, landed long, applied brakes and as he was slowing down, nose went over and the prop struck the ground. He stated that one prop blade was bent and…Jul 23, 2005 · N9838M · Minor damageIncident 19860205083109IMaule M4C · Creve Coeur, MOLanded long and fast, ran off runway end and flipped over. Ground fog moving rapidly over airport.Feb 5, 1986 · N9850M · Minor damageAccident 19851014052419AMaule M4C · Blue Earth, MNNosed over after wheel landing in a crosswind. Wheel parts located on runway.Oct 14, 1985 · N9845M · Substantial damageAccident 19800326009339AMaule M4C · Bowling Green, FLMade unscheduled landing in short Private Airport. Braked too hard. Airplane flipped over.Mar 26, 1980 · N9871M · DestroyedIncident 19780517035029IMaule M4220C · Smyrna, TNEngine quit in flight. Flipped over after landing in soft ground.May 17, 1978 · N40694 · Substantial damageAccident 19740926033469AMaule M4C · Easton, MDPrev flt exp in tri-gr acft.Sep 26, 1974 · N9845M · Substantial damageAccident 19740408008339AMaule M4C · Winston, NMAcdt date presumed. Wreckage found 4/10/74.acft over max gwt.770LB narcotics on board.Apr 8, 1974 · N9851M · DestroyedAccident 19740401007889AMaule M4220C · Brighton, COLanded on wet and rutted sod field. Fuel qty ind inaccurate.Apr 1, 1974 · N40694 · Substantial damageAccident 19730811026079AMaule M4C · Pine Valley, CAPlt assumed oil problem from temp gage. Later inves found sys ok.Aug 11, 1973 · N9851M · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 151

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.

See all 151 STCs
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  FROM (
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    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460105')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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