Maule MX-7 Series for Sale — Economical STOL Maule
The Maule MX-7 series provides the fundamental Maule utility aircraft experience at an accessible power and cost level — using the Lycoming O-320 or O-360 engine at 160-180 horsepower to deliver the STOL capability, fabric-over-steel construction quality, and operational versatility that define all Maule aircraft, while keeping fuel consumption and acquisition cost below the higher-powered variants. The MX-7-160 and MX-7-180 attract buyers who want genuine Maule short-field performance for typical operations but don't regularly need the heavy-load performance margins that the more powerful M-7-235 and M-7-260 variants provide.
MX-7 Operating Economics
The Lycoming O-360's fuel consumption in the MX-7-180 runs approximately 10 gallons per hour in cruise — significantly lower than the IO-540-powered M-7-260's fuel burn, and meaningfully cheaper per hour than higher-powered alternatives. For owners whose missions don't regularly require maximum payload or high-density-altitude STOL performance, the MX-7's economics make it the practical choice within the Maule lineup. The aircraft's short-field capability on the O-360 remains impressive by any comparison with conventional aircraft of similar power.
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