EASA Regulations for Maule M-7-260C

Main Landing Gear - Wipaire Model 3000A and 3450A Wipline amphibian floats

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: 2026-08 addresses a safety concern involving the main landing gear actuators on Textron Aviation Model 180, 182, 185, and 206 airplanes, as well as Maule Models M-6-235, M-7-260, M-7-260C, MT-7-260, M-7-235, M-7-235B, M-7-235C, MT-7-235, M-7-420A, M-7-420AC, MX-7-235, and MT-7-420 equipped with Wipaire Model 3000A and 3450A Wipline amphibian floats. The bulletin highlights a potential issue with a loose key in the main landing gear actuator that could prevent proper cycling of the main landing gear. This information bulletin is advisory and does not mandate regulatory action.