Chris W

Thanks for all the input. Negotiations should be interesting beings that the conscience is the ask price is more than 20% high. Is their a source like KBB for old airplanes that could be referenced during negotiations? The right wing dent is under the notebook (straight edge for reference) pictured on the wing. Basically, that inspection panel is concave instead of convex. gsxr, you hit on my concern with the lack of engine monitoring. How has this thing been flown? The owner said he usually cruised at 24/24 which gave him just under 170 MPH indicated. He referenced a trip he made from 66Y to KGKT in 3 hours on 26 gallons of fuel. That seemed a little low to me, wonder if he's been running LOP? The airplane does have a single EGT gauge. I'd like to upgrade that to an engine monitor with a CHT and 4 EGTs. The owner has sent a digital copy of the aircraft logs. I'm going to be scrubbing those in the next few days. What would y'all look for? Did the $1,250 included an annual?

He had it listed on Barnstormers's for 70 AMU. We did not begins to negotiate price during the first visit. KGGG is #1 on the list for the PPI. Any idea what he charges for a PPI/Annual? The only down side I see with the bladders is the weight/loss of 4 GAL. My bladder couldn't support the extra 4 gallons of flight time, so, sure, net positive.

Pictures are showing on my end. Shame on me for not taking pictures of the good stuff.

We've been looking for a small family x-country machine for a few months. Our requirements are; seats 2 reasonable sized adults plus 2 small adults, reasonable ASEL speed with a fuel burn that won't break the bank, affordable Mx, and IFR GPS (WAAS big plus). We are interested in forming/finding a partnership in Central Mississippi. I'm commercial/instrument rated in ASEL and helicopters. I was able to look at the below airplane in person earlier this week. It is located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. (25 minute drive from my other office) The owner was very informative and easy going. We looked at the airplane and logbooks but did not fly due to time constraints. I'll admit that I spent more time on the airplane than the logbooks... My big conserns are the engine and prop. I'm going to do a good logbook scrub and fly the airplane before take it to a MSC for a PPI. Would any of you Mooney owners be able to add to the notes taken below? What's a good ballpark figure for this airplane? 66Y M20F N9621M 4,000 hour total time 790 hours since the engine was overhauled by Western Skyways Inc to “Factory new tolerances” in 2005. PROs G430W G500 All movable controls move easily (did not check gear) Little to no play in flight control surfaces Hanger since "$10,000" annual several years ago May 2016 Annual 2 year old battery box and gel battery New vacuumed pump Neutral New fuel bladders Autopilot without altitude hold 25 hour oil change/50 hour oil and filter CONs Approximately 50 hours on engine in last 18 months "Hub grease" on downward inboard side of the prop (sticky to touch) Dent on right wing (pictures below) Some corrosion found on landing gear door linkages, under wing, and step (pictures below) No aftermarket engine analyzer No ADSB Xpondr No sholder harness New STC'd nose wheel Right main rust Right wing rust Left main rust Right wing dent

Yeah, another friend of mine (Ovation Owner) introduced me to this forum this past summer. Before taking a few flights in that Ovation, I was looking at 182s and Bonazas. That may also be due to the experience I'd had in those airframes... The Mooney seems to be a faster more economical solution for our small family. We are really trying to make the Southeast more accessible for our 2 and 3 day weekends. The wanderlust is stong with us.

My wife and I took a look at the above mentioned airplane about 6 weeks ago, I've been out of town on business since... It's hanagered about 45 minutes from my house. At first glance, it looks pretty clean. I had no issues with the body, paint, interior, exc. No evidence of corrosion. We pulled the lower engine cowling off, I didn't see any evidence of leaks or corrosion. All that being said, I am not an A&P, I have not done much with GA Mx. I had the same red flags raised when looking, mostly the lack of use/age of engine overhaul, engine accessories, and avionics. The local FBO mechanic showed us the airplane. He was very pleasant and informative. We did not crank or fly the airplane. The broker called me the next day to setup a flight. That may flight may happen next week... We are in a similar boat as noeonbjb. We're looking for a good IFR xcountry machine. This will be our first airplane purchase. We're completely open to the idea of a partnership or a club in Central MS. I've had a great experience with being a member of a couple clubs in North MS. We plan on looking at a M20F listed on Barnstormer in Diamond Head, MS next week. Any hints or tips are much appreciated.