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What a Maule M-7 costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 10 Maule M-7 aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a Maule M-7 cost?

There are 10 Maule M-7 listings on PlaneFox right now, 7 of them priced. They ask between EUR 30,000 and EUR 284,000, with a median of EUR 151,000.

How far can a Maule M-7 fly?

A Maule M-7 flies about 800 nm, roughly 1,482 km, which is about 5 h 48 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a Maule M-7 cost to own?

A Maule M-7 costs about EUR 3,368 a month to own and fly: EUR 2,252 to run it, plus EUR 1,116 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 150,680. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 240 for every flight hour.

More questions about the Maule M-7

How much does a Maule M-7 cost?
The median asking price for a Maule M-7 on PlaneFox is EUR 151,000, measured across the Maule M-7 listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 30,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 284,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.
What is the price range for a used Maule M-7?
Maule M-7 aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 30,000 to EUR 284,000, with a median asking price of EUR 151,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.
How many Maule M-7 aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 10 Maule M-7 aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.
Where can I find a Maule M-7 for sale?
Every Maule M-7 PlaneFox can see is on this page — 10 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Most are listed in United States (2), followed by United Kingdom (2), Switzerland (1) and Germany (1). Each listing links straight through to the seller, so a Maule M-7 in another country is worth considering rather than filtering out.
What should I check when buying a used Maule M-7?
On a used Maule M-7, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the Maule M-7

Aircraft overview

The Maule M-7 is a high wing, single engine utility aircraft built by Maule Air in Moultrie, Georgia. Introduced in the 1980s and produced in multiple subvariants, it belongs to the short takeoff and landing, backcountry and personal utility category. The M-7 matters because it combines a steel tube fuselage, fabric covering, robust landing gear options and large flaps in an aircraft that can serve as a personal hauler, floatplane, tailwheel trainer or remote strip transport. Unlike smaller Maule models, the M-7 is generally associated with four place seating, with some configurations offering a compact fifth seat.

Performance & specifications

Performance depends strongly on engine, propeller, landing gear and tire configuration. Common M-7 versions use Lycoming engines ranging from 180 hp to 260 hp, including the O-360, O-540 and IO-540 families. Typical cruise speeds are roughly 115 to 140 knots, with higher powered, cleaner wheel aircraft at the upper end and bush tire or float equipped examples lower. Practical range is commonly around 600 nautical miles, depending on fuel capacity and power setting. Useful load is often near 900 to 1,100 lb, but buyers should verify the actual weight and balance for each airframe. Published service ceilings vary by variant, with many M-7 models listed around 15,000 feet or higher.

Cabin & avionics

The cabin is upright and functional, with good visibility from the high wing layout and large doors that suit passenger loading, cargo and field operations. Rear seats are commonly removable or foldable, making the M-7 useful for mixed passenger and baggage missions. Avionics vary widely because many aircraft were delivered with conventional analog panels. Used examples may have basic VFR radios, IFR GPS navigators such as Garmin GNS or GTN units, Garmin G5 or GI 275 instruments, engine monitors, ADS-B equipment and modern audio panels. Factory integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective are not typical for the Maule M-7.

Buying & value

Prospective buyers should inspect fabric condition, corrosion protection, landing gear attachments, tailwheel components, flap rigging, fuel system condition and maintenance history. Engine time, propeller type, gross weight approvals, float fittings, ski fittings, extended baggage, vortex generators and larger tires can materially affect value and mission fit. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price near EUR 208,000, with observed asking prices from about EUR 90,000 to EUR 642,000. In the used market, the Maule M-7 sits as a capable alternative to more common utility taildraggers, with pricing driven by engine choice, avionics, condition and backcountry equipment.

10 Maule M-7 aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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