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News of July 31, 2006

News from Maule diesel model

Germany: Flugzeug Service Willy Ader LTB announces on its website http://www.aderltb.de that Maule Air, Inc. has begun work on installing the SR305 compression ignition (diesel) engine from SMA. The aircraft is based on the existing M-7-C (235, 260, 420) fuselage design, a tailwheel model that has a 5 place cabin and spring aluminum main landing gear. The aircraft will be powered by an SMA SR305 turbocharged diesel. SMA’s “compression ignition” engine is rated at 230 HP for takeoff and 200 HP for cruise. The turbocharged diesel engine will provide the Maule with improved altitude performance, lower fuel consumption, and typical Maule STOL characteristics. The Maule diesel cowl has been designed by LoPresti Speed Merchants of Vero Beach, Florida. Maule Air, Inc. is working on various systems for the engine application at the Maule factory. The standard fuel capacity will increase from 73 gallons (current standard) to 85 gallons of usable fuel. This will give this aircraft a range of over 1000 miles according to estimated specifications.
Maule Air Inc. is located in Moultrie, Georgia, USA and is a remarkable firm which produces from 70 to 100 airplanes per annum with 70 employes, offers one of the lowest priced airplane in the world, yet is financially sound. Maule is family-owned, and the third generation is now running the business. The Maule single engine, high wing, short take off and landing machines are sold all over the world. Their business strategy is remarkably sound: keep producing the planes at low cost, offer them at low prices, manage a waiting list when the world market is good, put planes in inventory when it is slow. How come other manufacturers thought of it? Of course there is a secret: A Maule airplane will always sell...

posted at 5:26 AM

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