Maule MT-7-235

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5460175

Manufacturer (registry)
MAULE
Model
MT-7-235
Registry code
5460175
Registered
60 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
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 · 71

1992Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 71 aircraft
19921
19931
19944
19956
19962
19971
19985
19994
20005
200112
20027
20035
20041
20052
20066
20072
20083
20092
20121
20221

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 6

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

1996In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 8 ADs
19961
19981
20001
20051
20061
20081
20141
20221
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5460175'))
  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 · 2

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Registered aircraft · 60

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NTSB investigations · 15

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

NTSB CEN22LA243Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Flasher, NDThe pilot’s loss of control during a takeoff from a narrow gravel road, resulting in a collision with a fixed obstacle.Jun 8, 2022 · N235MG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA183Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MT7 · Jewett, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after it struck a hidden berm during the intentional off-airport landing, which resulted in a hard landing.Apr 5, 2021 · N811SG · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA134Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMaule MT-7 · Swansboro, NCThe airplane’s turning descent into water while enroute in night instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined.Mar 24, 2020 · N899ZZ · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA456Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT 7-235 · Edon, OHThe pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while attempting a precautionary landing after takeoff due to his incorrect setting of the rudder trim tab, which resulted in a significant turning tendency during flight.Aug 26, 2014 · N627RK · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Rome, GAThe pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.Jul 21, 2008 · N142CP · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Leonardtown, MDThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.Mar 5, 2008 · N16FE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Concord, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collapse of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.Apr 17, 2007 · N3115U · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7 · Ponca, ARThe pilot's improper flare resulting in a hard landing.Sep 15, 2006 · N143RM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Flushing, MIThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the collapse of the amphibian float's nose wheels, and a nose over during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the soft grass runway, and the collapse of the…May 26, 2006 · N3010Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL05CA164Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Guyton, GAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 28, 2005 · N1012H · Substantial damageNTSB IAD05CA143Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MT7-235 · Capon Bridge, WVThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun and a subsequent impact with trees.Sep 12, 2005 · N627RK · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235C · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for the existing winds conditions. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.Oct 1, 2002 · N4269B · DestroyedNTSB DEN01LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing. Contributing factors include his misjudgment of the flare and his lack of total experience in make and model.Aug 4, 2001 · N116CP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MT-7-235 · Poseyville, INthe pilot's improper flare during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of airplane.Aug 4, 1996 · N3187Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA95WA150Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMaule M-7-235 · Cat Cay, BahamasJun 10, 1995 · N3093N · 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
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FAA incident reports · 21

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

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Service difficulty reports · 6

SDR 2006FA0000569Screw · looseCHECKED TIMING BOTH WERE OUT OF TIME. REMOVED BOTH MAGS, THE PIVOT SCREW WAS LOOSE. REPLACED POINTS & CAP, WITH 500 HR INSP. BOTH MAGS WERE INSTALLED NEW IN 04/2002 AT 46.1 TT.Jun 6, 2006 · N116CP · Maule MT7235 · Magneto/DistributorSDR AU510001778Bolt · wrong partMAIN LANDING GEAR BOLT INCORRECT PART. BOLT IS AN AN7-24 TYPE ITEM.Aug 8, 2005 · Maule MT7235 · Main Landing Gear Strut/Axle/TruckSDR AK02003F00001Shroud · chafedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE RIGHT EXHAUST MUFFLER SHROUD WAS FOUND CONTACTING THE NR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE TUBE. IT APPEARS THAT DURING THE AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY, THE EXHAUST MUFFLER SHROUD IS ATTACHED TO THE MUFFLER PRIOR TO INSTALLING ON THE ENGINE. DURING THENov 5, 2003 · N138CP · Maule MT7235 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR AK02003F00000Duct · brokenDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE ALTERNATE AIR INTAKE DUCT WAS FOUND BROKEN OFF OF THE LEFT EXHAUST MUFFLER AT THE WELD. THE DUCT AND HOSE WAS FOUND CHAFING AGAINST THE ENGINE MOUNT TUBULAR STRUCTURE. THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN INADEQUATE MEANS OF SUPPORTINov 5, 2003 · N138CP · Maule MT7235 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/NozzleSDR 2001FA0000455Cylinder · separatedCRUISE FLIGHT. SUSPECT MFG DEFECTIVE CYLINDER WALL. NITRIDE CYLINDER. CYLINDER SEPARATION.Oct 9, 2001 · N390AT · Maule MT7235 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX2862Header · exhaust leakNUMEROUS EXHAUST HEADERS LEAKING EXCESS EXHAUST GASSES AT JOINTS TO MUFFLER. SUBMITTER STATED THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD SIZE THESE PARTS CLOSER ON ASSY TO PREVENT CONTAMINANTS AND HEAT FROM GOING ONTO SPARK PLUG AND LEADS, AND SURROUNDING ENGINE COMPARTMENT.Sep 28, 1995 · N773BC · Maule MT7235 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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STCs that may be installed · 133

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 ('5460175')
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