Maule MXT-7 Series for Sale — The Tricycle Maule
The Maule MXT-7 series represents Maule Aircraft's response to pilots who want the company's legendary STOL capability, fabric-over-steel construction quality, and operational versatility without the tailwheel configuration that many modern pilots find demanding to master. By offering the M-7's proven five-seat airframe with a tricycle landing gear option, Maule opened its aircraft to a significantly broader market of pilots trained on nosewheel aircraft who want Maule performance without the tailwheel transition training that conventional Maule models require. The MXT-7-180 with Lycoming O-360 at 180 horsepower provides the entry point into tricycle Maule ownership, while higher-powered variants deliver performance approaching the tailwheel M-7's capabilities.
Tricycle vs Tailwheel Maule
The choice between tailwheel and tricycle Maule involves genuine trade-offs that prospective buyers should consider carefully. The tailwheel M-7 provides better ground clearance for float operations and rough terrain, and tailwheel pilots generally report better short-field performance from soft or rough surfaces where the tailwheel configuration keeps the nose up and the prop clear. The MXT-7's tricycle gear simplifies ground handling on paved surfaces and eliminates the crosswind correction demands that tailwheel operations impose. Both configurations deliver the fundamental Maule STOL capability that distinguishes the company's aircraft from conventional alternatives.
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