Maule M-5 Aircraft under $300,000
7 used Maule M-5 aircraft for sale under $300,000 · $85K – $165K · updated 6 hours ago
About the Maule M-5
The Maule M-5 (the "Lunar Rocket") is the classic earlier Maule — a high-wing four-seat short-field single with big flaps and strong STOL performance, lighter and more economical than the modern M-7. It remains a value backcountry and float aircraft with the same rugged steel-tube-and-fabric construction.
Maule M-5 Specifications
Model specThe Maule M-5 is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 480 nm (889 km).
7 Maule M-5 For Sale
There are currently 7 used Maule M-5 for sale, ranging from $85,000 to $165,000, with a median asking price of $115,274.
Maule M-5 Variants
Compare Maule M-5
See how the Maule M-5 stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Maule M-5 Price & Cost
How much does a Maule M-5 cost? Used M-5 prices: $85K – $165K, average $119K (median $115K), across 7 priced of 7 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Maule M-5
When buying a Maule M-5, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Maule M-5
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Maule M-5 Inventory by Country
| United States | 5 |
| Germany | 2 |
Maule M-5 by Price
| Under $100k | 1 |
| Under $200k | 7 |
| Under $300k | 7 |
| Under $500k | 7 |
Recently Sold Maule M-5
| 1979 M-5-235C | $84,900 |
| 1980 M-5-235C | $114,900 |
| 1985 M-5-180C | $75,000 |
Other Maule Helicopters
| Maule M-7-235C | 5 |
| Maule MXT-7-180 | 4 |
| Maule MT-7-235 | 3 |
| Maule M-5-180C | 2 |
Maule M-5 Safety Record
Across all M-5 variants, 165 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2026. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 01, 2026 | Jay Em, WY | Incident | — |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Indian Springs, MT | Incident | — |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Point MacKenzie, AK | Serious | — |
| Oct 01, 2024 | Soda Springs, ID | Minor | The passenger’s inadvertent application of brakes during landing which resulted in a nose over. |
| Jun 01, 2024 | Hooper, UT | Incident | The inadvertent application of brakes during landing that resulted in a nose over. |
NTSB records 1982–2026. Includes all Maule M-5 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.