M-9 Series
The Maule M-9 Series brings legendary Maule performance with structural reinforcements in the wings, fuselage, and landing gear to give the M9 a gross weight of 2800 lbs; a 300 lb. increase over the M7. The added structural reinforcements raises the useful load of the M9 to an impressive 1100 lbs! The M9 has the same Modular Cabin configuration as the M7. The Cross-Country Cruiser can accommodate 4 adults plus 100 lbs. of luggage and over 4 hours of fuel. The Multi-Mission Aircraft can accommodate 2 adults plus 250 lbs. of equipment and over 7 hours of fuel.
Aluminum Spring Gear Taildragger
M-9-235 Carbureted
Engine: Lycoming 0-540-B4B5, 235 HP Carbureted (2000hr. TBO)
Useful Load: 1098 lbs. (498 kg)
Take Off, Ground Roll (light weight): 406 ft (124 m)
Landing (light weight) over obstacle: 900 ft (274 m)
Gross Weight: 2800 lbs. (1270 kg)
Empty Weight: 1702 lbs. (771 kg)
Stall Speed (full flaps / power off / light weight) (IAS): 46 mph (40 kts)
Take Off, Ground Roll (light weight): 406 ft (124 m)
Take Off (light weight) over 50′ obstacle: 791 ft (242 m)
Rate of Climb, Initial (light weight): 1500 fpm (7.6 m/s)
Landing (light weight) over obstacle: 900 ft (274 m)
Service Ceiling: 20,000 ft (6096 m)
Fuel Consumption US Gals. @ 65% Power (avg.): 11 gph (42 lph)
Cruise (75% Power / Opt. Alt.) (TAS): 158 mph (137 kts)
Performance Observations as for One Person, 22 Gal. of fuel, Sea Level, Standard Day Conditions. (Do Not Use for Flight Planning)
Enhanced Gross Weight Taildragger
M-9-235 Fuel Injected
Engine: Lycoming I0-540-W1A5, 235 HP Fuel Injected (2000hr. TBO)
Useful Load: 1100 lbs. (499 kg)
Take Off, Ground Roll (light weight): 406 ft (124 m)
Landing (light weight) over obstacle: 900 ft (274 m)
Gross Weight: 2800 lbs. (1270 kg)
Empty Weight: 1700 lbs. (771 kg)
Stall Speed (full flaps / power off / light weight) (IAS): 46 mph (40 kts)
Take Off, Ground Roll (light weight): 406 ft (124 m)
Take Off (light weight) over 50′ obstacle: 791 ft (242 m)
Rate of Climb, Initial (light weight): 1500 fpm (7.6 m/s)
Service Ceiling: 20,000 ft (6096 m)
Fuel Consumption US Gals. @ 65% Power (avg.): 11 gph (42 lph)
Cruise (75% Power / Opt. Alt.) (TAS): 158 mph (137 kts)
Aluminum Spring Gear Taildragger
M-9-260
Engine: Lycoming IO-540-V4A5 (2000hr. TBO)
Useful Load: 1092 lbs. (424 kg)
Take Off, Ground Roll (light weight): 390 ft (119 m)
Landing (light weight) over obstacle: 900 ft (274 m)
Gross Weight: 2800 lbs. (1270 kg)
Empty Weight: 1708 lbs. (775 kg)
Stall Speed (full flaps / power off / light weight) (IAS): 46 mph (40 kts)
Take Off, Ground Roll (light weight): 390 ft (119 m)
Take Off (light weight) over 50′ obstacle: 720 ft (219 m)
Rate of Climb, Initial (light weight): 1650 fpm (8.4 m/s)
Service Ceiling: 20,000 ft (6096 m)
Fuel Consumption US Gals. @ 65% Power (avg.): 14 gph (53 lph)
Cruise (75% Power / Opt. Alt.) (TAS): 162 mph (141 kts)