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The Maule MT-7 (ICAO type M7) is an aircraft certificated in the Normal category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,300 kg. It offers a maximum range of 420 nm, a cruise speed of 180 knots, a service ceiling of 20,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.

Maule MT-7

Maule MT-7
M7
Photo via Wikimedia Commons: A Civil Air Patrol Maule MT-7 tows an L-23 Super Blanik glider above Springfield, Vermont.jpg
Year
Owner
Last seen
MTOW
1,300 kg
Range
420 nm
Seats
5
MT-7
Maule · MT-7
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
92
Active
92
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
MT-7-235
MT-7-235
1,200 kg420 nm126 kt5
MT-7-260
MT-7-260
1,200 kg420 nm126 kt5
MT-7-420
MT-7-420
1,300 kg180 kt5
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 3A23 · Rev 32 · issued 2015-10-14

Category
Normal
MTOW
1,270 kg
Seats
4 passengers
Fuel
163 L
Approved fuel100/100LL
Engine

Lycoming IO-540-W1A5

Certification basis

Part 3, Civil Air Regulations, effective May 15, 1956 as amended by 3-1 thru 3-5 and 3.705 as amended by 3-7; and 14 CFR Part 36 amended thru 36-4* and part 23.955 in lieu of CAR 3…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Maule MT-7 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Maule MT-7 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

25 yearsmedian age

Of the 66 registered Maule MT-7 with a known build year (72% of the 92 we track), the median age is 25 years.

Registration activity

6changed registration in 12 months

6 of the 92 registered Maule MT-7 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (7% of the fleet), across 6 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
3
Tracked flights
1
Tracked flight hours
0
Share of fleet flying
3%

3 Maule MT-7 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (3% of the registered fleet), across 1 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

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MT-7 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Maule MT-7?

The Maule MT-7 has a maximum range of 420 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Maule MT-7 carry?

The Maule MT-7 seats up to 5 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Maule MT-7?

The Maule MT-7's maximum take-off weight is 1,300 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Maule MT-7?

The Maule MT-7's ICAO type designator is M7.

How many Maule MT-7 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 92 registered Maule MT-7 airframes worldwide.