Maule M-7, MX-7 and MXT-7
6 models built 1984–present · 381 on the US register today
The Maule M-7 line, built since 1984 and still in production: the long-wing four-seat fabric-and-tube Maule in 235 hp tailwheel form (M-7-235, M-7-235B, M-7-235C), tricycle form (MT-7-235) and the short-wing 180 hp tricycle MXT-7-180/180A. All on type certificate 3A23.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-7-235 | 1984–1990 | 49 | Partial 10.2/30 | The original long-wing M-7 |
| M-7-235B | 1990–present | 66 | 14.5/50 | Current 235 hp tailwheel variant |
| M-7-235C | 1990–present | 77 | 21.2/50 | Engine/propeller variant of the B |
| MT-7-235 | 1990–present | 60 | Partial 18.3/30 | Tricycle gear |
| MXT-7-180 | 1990–present | 55 | Partial 22.2/30 | Short wing, tricycle gear, 180 hp |
| MXT-7-180A | 1995–present | 74 | Partial 15.6/30 | Cabin configuration variant |
Family fleet, active
381
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
68.2
26 events over 381 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30