American Champion Scout vs Maule M-7
The Scout and Maule M-7 compare a tandem bush two-seater against a roomier four-seat STOL utility taildragger.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · re-checked on a rolling daily cycle
- For sale now
- 12
- Model years available
- 1974–2025
- For sale now
- 30
- Median asking
- $190,000
- Range
- $132,150–$338,500
- Model years available
- 1986–2021
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | American Champion Scout | Maule M-7 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 75 |
| Serious | — | 5 |
| Fatal | — | 5 |
| Fatalities | — | 8 |
| % Fatal | — | 7% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | American Champion Scout | Maule M-7 |
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| Price Range | $138,250 – $312,000 | $132,150 – $338,500 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 180 HP | 235 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 113 kts (209 km/h) | — |
| Range | 938 nm (1,737 km) | — |
| Service Ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) | 20,000 ft (6,096 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,150 lbs (975 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 800 lbs (363 kg) | — |
| Fuel Burn | 9.0 GPH (34 L/h) | — |
| Engines | 1 x Piston | 1 x Piston |
Which Should You Buy: American Champion Scout or Maule M-7?
Bottom line: Choose the Maule M-7 for four seats and more payload/utility; choose the Scout for a lighter, simpler tandem bush aircraft. Maule = 4-seat utility; Scout = light bush.
Pick the Scout if…
- More inventory — 2 listings vs 1.
Pick the M-7 if…
- Budget matters — from $132,150 vs $138,250, you save ~$6,100.
- More seats — 4 vs 2.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.