Jet A Maule

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Tue May 04, 2010 7:20 pm

Personally, I think they need some design improvements on the C185 so it can effectively compete with the Maule?

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Wed May 05, 2010 4:44 am

??
The only thing I miss on a C185 would be a large cargo door as Maule as.

744pilot · Post by **744pilot** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:05 am

Recently I studied the renewed website of MauleAir Inc..
A very nice and informative website.

There is only one thing that I cannot find; the development and certification of the M-9-230 Diesel.
On their old website there was a news link that stated "Maule is working hard to achieve certification."
On their new website there is no information at all on the M-9-230 Diesel.

Is Maule still working on the M-9-230 Diesel or did they discontinue this project?

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Tue May 03, 2011 12:03 pm

I saw it parked in Moultrie last month, got told that its waiting for the new 230E SMA engine version before they finalise certification.

Another 10 years should do it.

rick · Post by **rick** » Fri May 06, 2011 7:31 am

Haven't seen anything on the 235 Lycoming M-9 either. Wonder how many years. Maybe the home builders might come up with something? Maule makes a great plane. I know the FAA is a pain but are they really that slow? I'm sure the economy plays a part. Well all you can do is wait. Think I'll go fly around the lake for a while.

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Fri May 06, 2011 12:25 pm

I heard that the plane that got damaged at Sun N Fun was a M9-235 prototype but I may be wrong.

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Fri May 06, 2011 12:26 pm

I heard that the plane that got damaged at Sun N Fun was a M9-235 prototype but I may be wrong.

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Tue Aug 23, 2011 4:54 am

So what is happening with the M9 Jet A Maule?
Anybody has an update from Maule?

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:58 pm

So is the Jet A Maule M9 dead?

boxcar · Post by **boxcar** » Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:37 pm

It seems you would have to weigh the difference in cost for fuel and the price you pay for the M9. Perfomance wise, flying over 5500ft and then losing performance with the 260C... Unless you fly commercial and/or alot over 5500ft, it would not be worth it unless the maintainance cost offset the price. Just pondering and I own a M7 260C.

skymarc · Post by **skymarc** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:46 am

Eventually 100LL will not be an option so I wonder why its taking so long to approve this. I personally think the SMA engine is the best diesel one out there.

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:33 pm

Eventually 100LL will not be an option

True.

That was a factor in my choosing a plane with a Mogas STC.

MauleWacko · Post by **MauleWacko** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:38 pm

Jet A Maule

M-9-230 DIESEL ??

M-9 235

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