# Maule M 6 180C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 5460138
- Manufacturer (registry): MAULE
- Model: M 6 180C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-6-180c

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N72RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N72RM): [Sparks Brian E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPARKS%20BRIAN%20E), [Monmouth, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Monmouth), built 1981, S/N 8020C

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB DEN06LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA100), Jul 16, 2006: Maule M 6 180C (N72RM), Kemmerer, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to the improper rigging of the airplane's flap system by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20060716013969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060716013969A), Jul 16, 2006: Maule M6180C (N72RM), Kemmerer, WY, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft ran out of rudder control to keep aircraft on runway. Flaps were rigged incorrectly when aircraft was repaired after hurricane damage.

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