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The Maule M-8-235 is a model in the M-8 Series family. It is described here as a Four/five-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single. FAA type-certificate reference: 3A23.
Maule M-8 specifications
| Manufacturer | Maule |
|---|---|
| Model | M-8 |
| Aircraft type | Four/five-seat high-wing tailwheel piston single |
| Seats | 5 |
| Landing gear | Fixed conventional (tailwheel) |
| Certification | FAA |
Maule M-8 weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,500 lb |
|---|---|
| Standard fuel capacity | 43 gal total / 40 gal usable |
| Long-range fuel capacity | 47.6 gal total / 43 gal usable |
M-8 uses multiple baggage stations; FAA 3A23 lists individual station limits.
Maule M-8 engine and configuration
| Engine | Lycoming · 235 hp |
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Baggage and loading applicability
| Baggage | M-8 uses multiple baggage stations; FAA 3A23 lists individual station limits. |
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Maule M-8 history and development
The Maule M-8-235 is the spring-gear development related to the M-6-235. FAA 3A23 identifies several approved Lycoming O-540 and IO-540 installations at 235 hp, a 2,500 lb maximum landplane weight and multiple fuel configurations. Standard wing tanks can be 43 gallons total / 40 usable or 47.6 total / 43 usable, with approved auxiliary tanks adding 30 or 42 usable gallons. This configuration breadth is why the page does not present one enlarged fuel total as universal.
Maule M-8 fuel capacity
Standard total fuel: 43 U.S. gallons. Standard usable fuel: 40 U.S. gallons. Long-range total fuel: 47.6 U.S. gallons. Long-range usable fuel: 43 U.S. gallons. FAA 3A23 also approves 30- or 42-gallon usable auxiliary wing-tank installations.
Maule M-8 model applicability and configuration
Engine dash number, tank installation, seating and landing-gear configuration must be matched to the actual M-8. Use the current equipment list and POH/AFM.
Maule M-8 weight and balance
Maximum takeoff weight: 2,500 lb. M-8 uses multiple baggage stations; FAA 3A23 lists individual station limits. Maximum landplane weight is 2,500 lb. Fuel configuration is installation-dependent and baggage uses several stations with separate limits. Use the approved aircraft-specific documentation and current weight-and-balance record for operational calculations. WBcalc does not currently provide a model-specific Maule M-8-235 calculator.
Maule M-8 frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight of the Maule M-8-235?
The represented maximum takeoff weight is 2,500 lb.
How much usable fuel does the Maule M-8-235 carry?
The represented standard usable fuel capacity is 40 U.S. gallons.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 3A23 - Maule M-8-235