ifrflyer
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Is it wishful thinking to hope the owner of your 252 would sell?
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Thank you for the luck! I really like this bird, but am gravitating to the 252. I don't know how much more performance you can get out of a 252. If someone can enlighten me, it would be greatly appreciated!
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I've been looking on Controller and Trade-a-Plane. Have you seen any on the market? If you point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
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Just seeing if one is out there! Just seeing if one is out there. Would like the 231, but I wish that back seat was split of could fold down.
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Wanted: M20K Encore or 252 Wish-list: FIKI TKS, G500 or Aspen PFD, WAAS capabilities, nice Engine Monitor, Flown and Well-maintained Hopefully you're for sale out there! Was going to go with the 231, and found a great plane, but I ski, bike, and load gear. Fold down/removable seats are a must. Plus, FIKI is not an option in that plane. If I can't find soon, plane partner wants to pull the trigger on a Bo.
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Is it possible to change out the bench back seat from the 231 and install a removable split back seat?
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Keep me posted!
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This plane is great, but the compressions are getting low (one cylinder in the 50's, two in the 60's. So I should probably factor that in right away. Why didn't you pull the trigger on this one?
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Is it possible to make a 231 into a 252?
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I would love to find an aircraft with TKS already installed. My missions involve 3 or 4 CA to Upstate NY trips. Icing in upstate NY is horrible. The rest of the missions are flying around the southwestern states. I guess FIKI isn't a must, but would be very nice. Looking for a balance between utility, speed, and efficiency.
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Can you get FIKI TKS for the 231 or only non-certified TKS? *EDIT: I think I figured this out on my own. Dual alternators are required on the FIKI system and the 231 only has 1.
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Wow… The 252 is quite the performer, but the market is definitely scarce. Are fuel burns similar as well?
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That is a good question about the O2. I'm not sure if the aircraft has factory O2. I'll ask. I am in amazement this thing can do 170 TAS on <10gph! I did read in the logs the plane had a prop strike in 1997. Block was repaired and crank was ok. An overhaul was performed and it has had 900+ hours on it since. I'll call around today for engine cost and report back.
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Thank you for the quick response Dave. I'm new to this site, so I'll check the postings on here as well.
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All, I am currently ready to cross over from the renters world to ownership. I was going to buy a Cessna TR182RG until I came across a beautiful Mooney on Controller. I don't know much about Mooney's, except they are efficient and fast. The Mooney that I am looking at (http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20K-231/1980-MOONEY-M20K-231/1300287.htm) has a TSIO-360-GB engine. My questions are as follows: 1) Can this GB engine be converted to an LB engine? Or a MB/SB engine for that matter? 2) If it can, could I keep the intercooler, Merlyn waste gate, and GAMI injectors? 3) What do overhauls for these engine types typically cost? 4) Can you fit skis (170cm) in the M20K? 5) The owner of this Mooney guarantees 170 knots above 15,000 with a fuel burn of 9.5 to 9.8 gph. Does this sound realistic to everyone? 6) How does the deal itself look to everyone? Again, I am new to Mooney's. I was going to go with Cessna, but I am starting to shy away due to the operating costs. Thank you in advantage for your expertise and I look forward to hearing back!