1997 Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket
$AUD295,000 + GST
A well-equipped 1997 Maule M-7-235B Super Rocket, VH-LNY, combining genuine bush capability with practical touring performance.
The aircraft has 1,667.4 hours total time and is powered by the 235 hp Lycoming O-540-B4B5. A top end overhaul was carried out at 1,013.3 hours.
Configured with back-country operations in mind, VH-LNY is fitted with 29-inch Alaskan Bush Wheels, a Baby Bush tailwheel, vortex generators, elevator gap seals and dual piston brakes. The avionics package includes an Aspen EFD1000 and Garmin GTN 650.
The 80-inch McCauley three-blade constant-speed propeller was overhauled on 22 August 2025 and has 54.6 hours since overhaul. The annual inspection was completed on 28 August 2026.
No known accident or damage history has been identified in the aircraft records.
Bush Capability & Equipment
- 29-inch Alaskan Bush Wheels
- Baby Bush tailwheel
- Vortex generators
- Elevator gap seals
- Dual piston brakes
- Spider Tracks
- Dual USB chargers
Performance & Load
- Stall speed, full flap: approx. 32-34 kt - VG-equipped
- Cruise speed: approx. 115-120 kt - fitted with 29-inch Bush Wheels
- Fuel burn: approx. 45-50 L/hr
- Fuel capacity: 280 L (74 US gal)
- Basic empty weight: 726.7 kg
- Maximum takeoff weight: 1,134 kg
- Payload: 407.3 kg
Key Points
- 29-inch Alaskan Bush Wheels with Baby Bush tailwheel
- Top end overhaul carried out at 1,013.3 hrs
- Annual completed 28/08/2026
- McCauley three-blade propeller - 54.6 hrs since overhaul
- Aspen EFD1000 and Garmin GTN 650
- 407.3 kg payload
- No known accident or damage history identified in the aircraft records
Manufacturer
Maule Aircraft Corp
Location
Kilcoy, Australia
Year of Manufacturer
1997
Total Time Airframe
1,667.4 hrs
Engine Specifications
Make: Lycoming
Model: O-540-B4B5, 235 hp
Hrs: 1,667.4 hrs since new (factory)
Top end overhaul: Carried out @ 1013.3 hrs
Condition: Operating on condition due calendar time
TBO: 2,600 hrs*
*Lycoming recently increased the published hourly TBO for qualifying factory-new O-540-B series engines to 2,600 hours under SI 1009BF.
Propeller Specifications
Make: McCauley
Model: 80” 3-blade constant-speed propeller (B3D32C414 / 82NDA-2)
Hrs: 54.6 hrs since overhaul
Overhauled: 22/08/2025
TBO: 1,500 hrs or 72 months
Avionics
Primary Flight Display: Aspen Evolution EFD1000
GPS/Nav/Com: Garmin GTN 650
Com: King KY-196
Transponder: Garmin GTX 335 (ADS-B Out)
Engine Monitor: JPI EDM-830
Analog Instrumentation: ASI, ALT, VSI
Attitude: Suction AH
Turn Coordinator: Electric TC
