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Quote: Parker_Woodruff Let me recommend the M20K, more precisely the M20K Encore from the mid-late 1990s. You'll be set on your useful load and you'll have a heck of a lot less in engine operation costs. You can get FIKI TKS on it. Also the M20K 252 from the late 1980s can have a FIKI TKS system.

Quote: JimR Here are the M20M's statistics according to MAPA's Trey Hughes. I agree with N233KT. According to these numbers, this mission should be well within the M20M's performance capabilities. Of course, the caveat is the key. Most airplanes that I have flown are heavier and end up burning more fuel and going slower than the books says that they should. Engine Textron Lycoming TIO-540-AF1A (AF1B) Recommended TBO 2000 hours Length 26.75 feet Height 8.33 feet Wingspan 36.1 feet Wing area 174.8 sq. ft. Wing loading 19.26 lb./sq. ft. Power loading 11.85 lbs./hp Seats 4 Cabin length 10.5 feet Cabin width 3.6 feet Cabin height 3.7 feet Empty weight 2012 lbs. Average equipped empty weight 2400 lbs. Max. Gross takeoff weight 3368 lbs. Average useful load 968 lbs. Fuel capacity – standard tanks 89 gallons useable/517.98 lbs. Average Payload w/full fuel 450.02 lbs. Max. Baggage capacity 120 lbs. Max. Landing weight 3200 lbs.

Quote: JimR In my 201 with no wind and at my normal ROP power settings, I could cover 630 nm in four hours with minimal VFR reserves and approximately a 650 pound payload. Covering that extra 40 nm in four hours would require 10 knots more airspeed than I usually get, which would necesitate a lower altitude and thereby higher power setting. With 150 pounds of fuel to spare, however, I suspect that it would be possible for me to pick up those extra knots, but not practical. There are faster (ie aerodynamically cleaner) 201s than mine out there, though. Interesting hypothetical.

Quote: Rustler Try 721nm in 4:15 on 38gal in a J.

The Mission: non-stop 670 nM trip in 4 hrs or less The need: 500 pounds for bags and passegers (after fuel) The question: Is this doable on a TLS? How about any other turbo Mooney? Thanks for your help

Hello, Is there anyone with first hand experience with the M-20 TN kit. I fly a very nice/well equiped 201 but find myself needing a little more range and altitude for long (700nm) flights. I have thought about adding this mod but I hear other owners have had issues with this particular installation. Anyone out there with first hand experience on this kit? Manny