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Maule M-5-180C

57 Maule M-5-180C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1979–1987. Most are registered in TX, OR and CA.

Registered today
57
Years built
1979–1987
Seats
4
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Maule M-5-180C airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2008-24-02Maule Aerospace Technology, Inc. M-4, M-5, M-6, and M-7 Series and Model M-8-235 AirplanesDec 30, 2008

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
25
Destroyed
4
Substantial damage
21
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Maule M-5-180C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Maule M-5-180C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 22, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Scottsboro, ALN5653K
  • Feb 8, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Price, UTN62055
  • Mar 2, 2017Substantial damage · none injuries · Roxbury, KSN5663D
  • Nov 15, 2013Destroyed · serious injuries · Marshfield, MA
  • Jan 2, 2012Substantial damage · none injuries · River Ranch, FLN171GS

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

4 reports on Maule M-5-180C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. air box2
  2. lift strut1
  3. sending unit1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19793
19804
19813
198416
19854
19862
19873
Unknown22

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX7
OR6
CA5
AK4
NJ3
AL2
CO2
IL2
KY2
NY2

Buyer checklist

1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Maule M-5-180C; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 25 NTSB events since 1982 involve Maule M-5-180C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Maule M-5-180C airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Maule M-5-180C aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

M-5-180C aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N141AR—New Kent, VANov 1, 2021
N143JD—Springtown, TXApr 29, 2003
N155BH—Kankakee, ILAug 15, 2025
N166RW1984Betsy Layne, KYAug 21, 2024
N171GS1980Athens, ALSep 3, 2013
N1900Z1984Manchester, MIDec 8, 1992
N24QU—South Charleston, OHAug 28, 2001
N24WH1984Anchorage, AKMay 24, 2022
N308FD1984Janesville, WIApr 1, 2025
N413JS1984Kaysville, UTMar 4, 2021
N501SD1986Salinas, CADec 22, 2016
N5633U1979Glen Rose, TXApr 16, 2024
N5634S1979Crescent Springs, KYApr 19, 2005
N5635D1979Culver, ORSep 16, 2020
N5637M1980San Jose, CAOct 27, 2018
N564061980Salisbury, NCJan 8, 2025
N5640N1980Eldorado, TXSep 15, 2021
N5641N—Jul 13, 2023
N564241981Cold Spring, NYJan 20, 1983
N5643Z1981Cullman, ALOct 25, 2013
N5651B1981Lockhart, TXSep 30, 2015
N565281984Sanger, TXJun 1, 2000
N5652W1984Portland, ORJan 14, 2015
N5653E—Gallup, NMNov 25, 1996
N565451984Evergreen, COFeb 28, 2023

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