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The M-5-235C is a model in the M-5 Series family. It is described here as a High-wing utility piston aircraft.
Maule M-5-235C specifications
| Manufacturer | Maule |
|---|---|
| Model | M-5-235C |
| Aircraft type | High-wing utility piston aircraft |
| Landing gear | Model-specific conventional, ski or float configuration |
| Certification | FAA 3A23 |
Maule M-5-235C weights and capacities
Compartment/station limits are not additive; use approved loading data.
Baggage limits
| 170 lb maximum | |
| 350 lb maximum | |
| 250 lb maximum |
Maule M-5-235C engine and configuration
| Configuration 1 | Lycoming · O-540-J1A5D · 235 hp · @ 2,400 rpm |
|---|---|
| Configuration 2 | Lycoming · O-540-J3A5 · 235 hp · @ 2,400 rpm |
| Configuration 3 | Lycoming · IO-540-W1A5D · 235 hp · @ 2,400 rpm |
| Configuration 4 | Lycoming · IO-540-W1A5 · 235 hp · @ 2,400 rpm |
| Configuration 5 | Lycoming · O-540-B4B5 · 235 hp · @ 2,575 rpm |
Certified weight limits and applicability
| baseline land/ski configuration | Takeoff 2,300 lb · baseline land/ski configuration |
|---|---|
| approved modified/later land configuration | Takeoff 2,500 lb · approved modified/later land configuration |
| applicable float configuration | Takeoff 2,530 lb · applicable float configuration |
| approved modified float configuration | Takeoff 2,750 lb · approved modified float configuration |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| main fuel system | 43 gal total · 40 gal usable · main fuel system |
|---|---|
| approved auxiliary system where eligible | 23 gal total · 23 gal usable · approved auxiliary system where eligible |
Maule M-5-235C history and development
M-5-235C is a certificated member of the M-5 Series family. This model is listed under FAA TCDS 3A23 - Maule M-5 series. The family includes model-specific differences in engine installation, maximum weight, fuel system, landing-gear or utility configuration and approved equipment. preserves model identity and certification context while model-specific values that have not been verified remain unverified values.
Maule M-5-235C fuel capacity
exact model-specific fuel capacity / usable fuel has not yet been verified from the applicable certification record, approved flight manual, or manufacturer data. Do not infer it from a neighboring Maule model or suffix.
Maule M-5-235C model applicability and configuration
Verify exact model designation, serial number, installed engine, fuel system, landing-gear/float configuration and approved equipment against the applicable certification record and individual aircraft documentation.
Maule M-5-235C weight and balance
Use the exact model/serial-number loading data and the individual aircraft's approved weight-and-balance record. No baggage limit is inferred from a related Maule model. The exact model-specific maximum takeoff weight / gross weight remains unverified until the applicable approval section is verified. Operational loading must use the aircraft-specific empty weight, CG, station arms and limitations. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific M-5-235C calculator.
Reference sources
FAA: FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A23