Mooney91

Carusoam & Mooniacx, thanks for the info!

Thanks for everyone’s replies. I just want to be sure I’m doing the right thing since this will be my first time purchasing a plane. I think I’ll have a more in depth inspection completed at a Mooney service center. Thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask some of the most knowledgeable people who have first hand experience with Mooney’s. I’m just looking for a little bit of guidance / advice. So thank you all, any other advice is greatly appreciated.

I have added some pictures to give you guys a better idea of the plane. It has a scimitar prop that was installed in 2008 (260hrs), stec50 AP, cam lock cowl, VFR gps 155 not updated, 201 windshield, electric flap conversion, one belly piece mod. Attitude and altitude instruments overhauled last year. Fuel tanks were repaired last month at a Mooney service center in Texas. It has always been in a hanger by the same owner since 1981. The plane has had an annual each year by the field mechanic. Damage history was a prop strike in the 90s, which was when the overhaul on the engine was completed. The owner’s asking price is in the high 30s. Plane flew well, and comps were in mid 70s on all 4 cylinders. Did not get a chance to borescope while I was there but it is something I will have done before I buy the plane. My goals with this plane is to fly it about 150 hours this year, and continually fly about 75-100 hours per year with my wife. I am going to complete my instrument and commercial license this year. I have been a Mooney fan for years, and have always wanted to own a plane. I have about 140hours of flying, currently in a flight club. With the hours I plan on getting this year and in the future, it makes sense for me to own. I really wanted to own a plane that would last me several years before wanting to upgrade to something else. With the m20s, you can’t beat the speed and the fuel economy with other planes, which is one reason why I like them so much.

So I am looking at a 1964 Mooney M20C. The plane has been flown about 10 hours in the past 7 years. 3600hours TT, Engine 260 SMOH (overhauled 1990), and prop 260 since new. Overall it seems like a good plane. Does anybody have experience with these problems? Should I have these items deducted from the price or fixed before I buy the plane? I think I am in the all clear after the AD is complied with. I am assuming it won't cost a great amount in order to have these items looked at and fixed. Thanks in advance for your help. AD Issues: Aluminum oil prop governor line needs to be replaced with steel line and steel fittings (AD: 90-04-06R1, 12-05-09) Other issues: Pitot heat is inop Vacuum gauge not showing pressure but vacuum instruments seem to work properly, could be a possible leak... Gear up lights are on while on the ground, electrical issues.

How many hours since overhaul?