# Maule M-7-260 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5460111 - Manufacturer (registry): MAULE - Model: M-7-260 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 5 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 3A23](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A23) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Maule Aerospace Technology Inc. - Registered aircraft: 20 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-7-260 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. - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2008-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-24-02): Rear elevator control horn · Maule Aerospace Technology Bee Dee M-4, M-4, M-4-180C and 41 more. Effective Dec 30, 2008 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2000-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-06): Sleeve Terminal Ends · Allison 250-B17C gas turbine engine, Edo Model 797-2500… (Maule Aerospace Technologies STC SA2661SO). Effective May 30, 2000 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 95-26-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-18) (historical): Wing Lift Strut · Maule Aerospace Technology M-4, M-4-180C, M-4-180S and 41 more. Effective Jan 26, 1996 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2) - [SAIB 2026-08](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-08): Floats. Issued Mar 24, 2026 - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 ## Registered aircraft (20) - [N1004D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1004D): [Giezen Jurgen J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIEZEN%20JURGEN%20J), [Fairfax, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fairfax), S/N 26001C - [N1054T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1054T): [International Air Services Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/INTERNATIONAL%20AIR%20SERVICES%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Carson City, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Carson%20City), built 1998, S/N 26004C - [N141RS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N141RS): [Frederick Investment Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREDERICK%20INVESTMENT%20CORP), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), S/N 26006C - [N195RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N195RB): [Hess Gary Alan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HESS%20GARY%20ALAN), [Petoskey, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Petoskey), built 1999, S/N 26005C - [N20LT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20LT): [Seagull Services LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEAGULL%20SERVICES%20LLC), [San Rafael, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Rafael), built 2003, S/N 26015C - [N260BD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260BD): [Stratte Eric J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRATTE%20ERIC%20J), [Pullman, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Pullman), built 2005, S/N 26016C - [N260RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260RH): [New Roots Films LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20ROOTS%20FILMS%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 2007, S/N 26018C - [N309MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N309MA): [Perkos Pickle Farm LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PERKOS%20PICKLE%20FARM%20LLC), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1999, S/N 26002C - [N3217V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3217V): [Kunkel David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KUNKEL%20DAVID%20L), [Boulder, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Boulder), built 2008, S/N 26022C - [N368FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N368FS): [Frederick Investment Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FREDERICK%20INVESTMENT%20CORP), [Fort Lauderdale, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Lauderdale), built 2006, S/N 23097C - [N38ZT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38ZT): [Clemente Motor Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENTE%20MOTOR%20INC), [Troy, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Troy), built 2002, S/N 26010C - [N4266B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4266B): [Carpenter Steven Warren](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARPENTER%20STEVEN%20WARREN), [Inver Grove, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Inver%20Grove), built 2000, S/N 26009C - [N427JL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427JL): [Lester James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESTER%20JAMES%20A), [Brooksville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Brooksville), built 2001, S/N 26013C - [N5511G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5511G): [Qualitair LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/QUALITAIR%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), Michelstadt, built 2001, S/N 26014C - [N58PM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N58PM): [Aiteliyev Askar](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AITELIYEV%20ASKAR), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), built 1999, S/N 26008C - [N616CN](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N616CN): [N616cn LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N616CN%20LLC), [Spencer, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Spencer), built 2007, S/N 26019C - [N7ZF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7ZF): [Spencer Clyde](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SPENCER%20CLYDE), [Queen Creek, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Queen%20Creek), built 2001, S/N 26012C - [N811V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N811V): [Clayton Camden Logan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAYTON%20CAMDEN%20LOGAN), [Pensacola, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Pensacola), built 1999, S/N 26007C - [N848KF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N848KF): [Felder William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FELDER%20WILLIAM%20D), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 2005, S/N 26017C - [N897M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N897M): [Glenn David H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLENN%20DAVID%20H), [Big Lake, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Big%20Lake), built 1989, S/N 4064C ## NTSB investigations (11) 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 WPR27LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA020), Oct 17, 2026: Maule M-7-260 (N3217V), Sea Ranch, CA, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ERA26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA002), Oct 4, 2025: Maule M-7-260 (N368FS), Parkland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing on the water, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA20CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA098), Feb 2, 2020: Maule M7 (N309MA), Manchester, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground-loop. - [NTSB GAA17CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA106), Dec 31, 2016: Maule M7 (N260BD), Palouse, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on an ice- and snow-covered runway during taxi with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. - [NTSB WPR12CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA215), May 6, 2012: Maule M-7-260 (N7ZF), Brigham City, UT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind. - [NTSB ERA10CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA393), Aug 2, 2010: Maule M-7-260 (N3188L), Onset, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of airplane control during the initial climb. - [NTSB SEA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA042), Feb 3, 2005: Maule M-7-260 (N977BE), Port Angeles, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare. Factors contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper approach and the glassy water condition. - [NTSB ANC02LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA099), Aug 19, 2002: Maule M-7-235 (N897M), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fracture of the right main landing gear axle during landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were corrosion of the landing gear axle, failure of company maintenance personnel to… - [NTSB LAX02LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA112), Mar 15, 2002: Maule M-7-260 (N7ZF), Montague, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB NYC02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA031), Nov 3, 2001: Maule M7-260 (N5511G), North Lima, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels down landing on water. - [NTSB ANC96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA130), Aug 24, 1996: Maule M-7 (N897M), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. ## FAA accident and incident reports (12) 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 20251004015859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251004015859A), Oct 4, 2025: Maule M-7-260 (N368FS), Boca Raton, FL, Substantial damage. The pilot forgot to retract the landing gear after taking off from fort lauderdale executive airport (kfxe) and subsequently made a water landing in the arthur… - [Incident 20200729011269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200729011269I), Jul 29, 2020: Maule M-7-260 (N260RH), OR, Minor damage. Pilot with a passenger departed the alvord desert in se Oregon around 1200 local time. They departed into the wind that the pilot reported to be about 10-15… - [Accident 20200202018049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200202018049A), Feb 2, 2020: Maule M-7-260 (N309MA), Manchester, NH, Substantial damage. Airman was practicing landings on runway 35 at kmht in conventional wheel aircraft and was cleared stop and go. Winds reported as 300 at 5 knots. Airman… - [Incident 20180428004279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180428004279I), Apr 28, 2018: Maule M-7-260 (N7ZF), Boca Raton, FL, Minor damage. While practicing touch-and-go landings at the bct airport, airman [privacy data omitted] neglected to lower the landing gear on his final approach and… - [Accident 20161231023649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161231023649A), Dec 31, 2016: Maule M-7-260 (N260BD), Palouse, WA, Substantial damage. Aircraft was being back taxied to runway 4 for takeoff. Pilot encountered ice and packed snow on runway and lost control of aircraft. Aircraft hit the snow… - [Accident 20120506007279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120506007279A), May 6, 2012: Maule M-7-260 (N7ZF), Brigham City, UT, Substantial damage. On landing rollout, aircraft ground looped. Damage to right aileron. Upper and lower right wing skins wrinkled; possible right wing spar damage. Right gear… - [Accident 20100802041229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100802041229A), Aug 2, 2010: Maule M-7-260 (N3188L), Bourne, MA, Substantial damage. Pilot landed approximately 1 NM from Bourne bridge on the cape cod canal. Aircraft was escorted out of the canal by the us army corps of engineers boat. Once… - [Accident 20050203000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050203000839A), Feb 3, 2005: Maule M7260 (N977BE), Port Angeles, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he had circled the lake several times to check the water conditions and to see if any boats were out on the water. The pilot stated… - [Accident 20020819024619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020819024619A), Aug 19, 2002: Maule M7235 (N897M), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 19, 2002, at approximately 0830, the pilot on a FAR part 135 flight with two passengers landed on an unimproved runway located at the right… - [Accident 20020515007969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020515007969A), May 15, 2002: Maule M7260B (N7ZF), Montague, CA, No damage. (-23) I spoke with the pilot who stated that the landing and the beginning of the roll out was uneventful. As the aircraft slowed down to 15 mph, it made a… - [Accident 20011103037999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011103037999A), Nov 3, 2001: N5511G, No damage. (-23) The pilot was making a water landing on his private lake. The landing gear was in the down position. The aircraft flipped over in the water. - [Accident 19960824023779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960824023779A), Aug 24, 1996: Maule M7235 (N897M), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. Narrative: aircraft landed on gravel strip and suffered a rock cut in right main tire, causing a flat. Before pilot could completely stop the aircraft, it… ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (138, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation - [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA12407AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12407AK): Installation of a wing Strut Tiedown Kit No. SFF-MSTD. Short Final Fabrication LLC - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA01435LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01435LA): Installation of engines modified with Firewall Forward Technologies LLC modified camshaft. Centri-Lube Technologies LLC - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA11137SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11137SC): Installation of Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01606CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01606CH): Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA01491CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01491CH): Installation of Baumann model BF27504A floats. Baumann Floats LLC - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA02549AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02549AK): Fabrication and installation of Lift Struts. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA01714WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01714WI): Installation of a Garmin transponders: (a) GTX 330/330D/33/33D with ADS-B Out functionality; (b) GTX 335/335R/345/345R with ADS-B Out and In functionality; or (c) GTX 335R/345R with ADS-B Out functionality in select airplanes installed with G950/G1000 systems. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA03286CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03286CH): Install an electronic engine ignition system. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA02153LA-D PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02153LA-D%20PAGE%201): Installation of Garmin G600 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multifunction Display (MFD) System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02503AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02503AK): Installation of AMSAFE State of the Art Restraint System (SOARS) inflatable restraints. AMSAFE Inc - [STC SA02013CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02013CH): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Traffic Advisory System (TAS). 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