1989 MAULE MX7-180B
Starts from the median asking price of 7 comparable Maule Single-Engine Piston listings ($139,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -8 vs comparable listings -12.0%
- Airframe time +120 hr vs comps -0.2%
- Engine time -730 hr vs comps +5.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Maule MX7-180B |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,620 hrs |
| Engine time | 500 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN aera 660 |
Description
Features. Known for its incredible Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) performance and excellent cabin access via the classic Maule passenger/cargo door configuration, this aircraft is perfect for station work, outback touring, or strip flying. Ready for its next adventure. Airframe & Registration • Registration: VH-WEG • Airframe Total Time (AFTT): 1,620 hours • Storage: Always hangared • Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 1,136 kg (2,500 lbs) • Empty Weight: 653 kg (1,440 lbs) Useful Load: 467 kg (1,030 lbs) • Fuel Capacity: 276 Liters / 73 US Gallons (Long Range Tanks) • Damage History: Refer to Logbooks. Engine & Propeller • Engine: Lycoming O-360-C1F (180 HP, TBO: 2,000 hrs) • Time Since Overhaul (SMOH): 500 hours • Overhaul Facility: Overhauled to new by Platinum 300 • Propeller: Hartzell Constant Speed Propeller • Propeller Time Since Overhaul (SPOH): 500 hours (Overhauled at the same time as the engine) Note: Automotive Gas (Mogas) and Doors-Off Flight STCs are commercially available for this model but are not supplied with the sale Airframe • Landing Gear: Heavy-duty tailwheel configuration with Oleo struts. • Tires: 8.50-6 tires (ideal for unsealed strips and off-field operations) • Roof Skylight. Avionics & Flight Instruments • GPS: Garmin aera 660 GPS (removable unit, fully integrated with an OEM panel mount) • VHF Com Radio: Icom IC-A200 • Transponder: King KT76A with Mode C • Engine Monitor: JPI EDM-700 Engine Data Monitor with integrated Fuel Flow • Intercom: 4-Place Intercom Interior & Exterior • Exterior Paint: Cream with red and yellow trim — Rated: 7/10 • Interior: Red — Rated: 9/10 • Configuration: 4 seats with removable rear bench for maximum cargo utility Inspection & Maintenance Status • Periodic / Annual Inspection Due: December 2026Logbooks: Complete and continuous Australian logbook history since new.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MAULE |
| Model | MX7-180B |
| Serial Number | 110C52C |
| Registration # | VH-WEG |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,620 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-C1F |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 500 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
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Last flight
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