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 · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 21
- Median asking
- $212,250
- Range
- $135,000–$308,500
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 5
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1974–2026
No active listings right now.
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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 | $135,000 – $308,500 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 113 kts (209 km/h) | — |
| Range | 938 nm (1,737 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 2,150 lbs (975 kg) | — |
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. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - Piper/Aviat/Maule/Pitts/Extra/Aeronca mirrors in those files. 7ECA/7GCAA/7GCBC=Citabria, 8KCAB=Super Decathlon, 8GCBC=Scout.
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