Mooney M10 Cadet

Mooney Aircraft Company · United States · first flew 1968 · light aircraft

The Mooney M10 Cadet was a two-seat light aeroplane built by the Mooney Aircraft Company in 1969 and 1970 and marketed as a trainer.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — Wings	Low-mounted, straight
E — Engines	1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage	6.3 m fuselage
T — Tail	Conventional

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Low-wing monoplane derived from the ERCO Ercoupe
Single raked fin and rudder in the style of the M20 series, in place of the Ercoupe twin fins
Two-seat cabin with a single Continental piston engine in the nose

The Ercoupe-style twin fins are replaced by a single backward-raked fin like those of the big Mooneys. Unlike the M20, the tail is conventional, with a fixed horizontal stabiliser and hinged elevator.

Specifications

The Mooney M10 Cadet has a length of 6.3 m (21 ft).
It has a wingspan of 9.14 m (30 ft).
Its maximum speed is 190 km/h (118 mph).
Typical crew: 2.

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History

It was derived from the ERCO Ercoupe, whose type certificates Mooney bought from the Alon Corporation in 1967. The first flight was on 23 February 1968, and a few Alon A2-A aircraft were built at Kerrville before production changed over.

Variants

The M10 differs from the Alon A2-A in its new tail, ailerons and fuel tank vent. Replacing the twin tail with a spinnable single-fin tail allowed students to train on an aircraft that was not restricted as incapable of spinning.

Where you'll see it

Only 59 were built. The type certificates covering all Ercoupe variants, including the M10, are now owned by Univair Aircraft Corporation.

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