This 2006 Maule M-7-260 Is a Bush-Capable ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 2006 Maule M-7-260.

With the rise of interest in backcountry flying and STOL competitions, the long-running family of Maule high-wing bush airplanes has gained popularity among adventurous pilots seeking to hone their short-field skills and reach remote destinations.

Maules come in a variety of configurations with a range of engines and capabilities aimed at addressing the needs of a diverse group of pilots. For decades the Maule name was synonymous with taildraggers, but the company’s optional tricycle-gear layout has received more attention in recent years as more pilots seek backcountry flying experience. Many of these pilots wish to continue flying aircraft with the tricycle gear they are familiar with, and Maule’s tri-gear machines are extremely rugged and capable. 

This 2006 Maule M-7-260 has 1,213 hours on the airframe and 330 hours since overhaul on its 260 hp Lycoming IO-540 engine. The aircraft is equipped with patrol doors, Rosen sun visors, vortex generators, float fittings, LED lights, GAMI fuel injectors, and long-range tanks with a capacity of 82 gallons.

The VFR panel includes a Garmin GNS 430 GPS/nav/com, Garmin SL 30 com radio,  Garmin 106 glideslope indicators, Apollo MX20, S-Tec autopilot, Stratus EGS transponder with ADS-B In and Out, PMA7000B audio panel, four-place intercom, and JPI 930 engine monitor.

Pilots looking for a utilitarian high-wing aircraft with the power and lifting capacity to handle bush flying and enough speed for cross-country travel should consider this 2006 Maule M-7-260, which is available for $245,000 on AircraftForSale.

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