HelicopterGuy

Thanks for those details. I now have a better understanding of the key differences. Encore upgrade? hummm, it seems I have more studying to do..haha. Luckily seems to be a bunch of posts about it here. And down the rabbit hole I goooo.

Thanks for the info. I'm in the Mooney learning phase and it's been quite a journey so far. I appreciate your comments. I'm learning so much. Also, I'm stunned that she'll actually cruise at 170/10GPH. Mind-blowing! Cheers!

Thanks for the detailed reply! That's very helpful and makes sense. It's been so much fun researching and learning about the different models and permutations of the Mooney family.

Yes, TKS installed. That makes sense. Thanks! Interestingly, I have come across some 231s with wastegate and intercooler mods (with the LB engine) and wondered if there was much of an advantage of the 252 compared to a 231 with those mods and that engine.

I get that and maybe I'll have to do more research on Bonanza as well ;-) I still can't understand the logic of installing tanks that you can't even use.

Hello everyone. Nice to join the group. I've been dreaming about owning a Mooney since the start of my helicopter career but finally getting around to looking and educating myself a bit more. I've learnt a lot from this forum! Thanks. I can across a nice 252 but something doesn't make sense to me. It has the Monroe tanks install for a total 105.6 USG. Based on the attached W & B, if I go full fuel I have a useful load of 101.1 lbs. If that's true then why would someone install those tanks, they can never be used?