FS: 1986 252 M20K Rocket

[David Mazer]

Like so many others, the time has come to admit that my Rocket isn’t being used the way she wants to be used.  A Rocket is designed for going far away and getting there fast.  For climbing as high as you want and doing it fast.  For taking off at high density altitude like it is a cold day at sea level.  My Rocket can do all that and do it great.

 

In the near future I’ll be listing her with a broker but that means fees.  I’d rather sell it here to someone who loves Mooneys and let you keep the fee.  She isn’t going to be the least expensive Rocket you’ll find but I doubt you’ll find one better equipped or maintained.  The only thing not on her is TKS.  The only squawk that is unresolved is a patch to the cowl flaps that works but isn’t the original motorized system.  I’ve attached a spec sheet and pictures.  Let me know if you are interested and we can discuss inspection and test flights.

 

Asking price is $179,999.

 

1986 Mooney M20K – 252

Transponder code: 50631224

Serial #: 25-1062

Model: 5870220

305 Rocket conversion 1998

TT ~ 2100 hrs, TT – 774 before conversion/~1325 after hrs

SMOH including turbo ~115 hrs, 2011

Prop OH - ~75 hrs

No damage history per complete logbooks

 

Engine: TSIO-520-NB and THO8 turbocharger

Prop: McCauley 3 blade, full feathering

Dual batteries

Auto wastegate

Intercooler

Gross weight: 3,200

Empty weight: 2,295

Fuel tanks: 109 gal, 104 usable, resealed in 2007, no leaks

Speed brakes

Hoskin FT101 fuel analyzer

Electronic fuel pump

JPI EDM-730 Eng monitor with RPM

GAMI injectors

Standby vacuum

Built in O2

Copilot brakes - No

 

Aspen Avioincs 2000 PFD/MFD

Nav/Com #1 – Garmin 430W

Nav/Com #2 – KX155

Transponder – Garmin GTX-330

Audio panel – PS Engineering model 6000 M-S

Autopilot KFC 150/FD, yaw damp inop

Stormscope – WX-11S

ELT – 406 mHz

New paint 2009

New glass 2009

New interior 2009

 

All ADs completed

All manuals, POH, appropriate checklists

All logs

Specs may change

[aviatoreb]

Wow that's a surprise David.  It sure is a beautiful rocket.

 

What's next?

[RocketAviator]

Sad to hear, seems to be a run such activity.  I know someone will be getting a great plane!

[David Mazer]

I know.  I'm agonizing over this but she is what she is and I'm not using her properly.  There is a smal group at my field that have a 74 M20F and they have invited me in.  Other than reducing my annual costs by about 67%, the plane just makes more sense for my typical 200 nm, 7,000 ft flights.  On top of that, being the fool that I am, I want to build something (2 seat, efficient, aerobatic +/-).  What is largely in research.

[rocketman]

David - I am sorry you decided to sell your Rocket. As you know, you have been extremely helpful to me in deciphering the nuance of the Rocket POH and its abilities and limits. I regret your decision to sell but perfectly understand that. Please stay with us on Mooneyspace and chime in when you can on Rocket issues. You have been a great help to many on this site and we will not want to loose your insights.

[aviatoreb]

Hi David, That is the problem with Rockets - they are too fast and want to fly high to be worth the trouble of going 200mi or less as the main mission.  As a co-owner of a M20F you of course will still be hanging around Mooneyspace I hope, and also share with us what it is you will decide to build.  That sounds exciting....  I am imagining you in something with open cockpit, biplane, tandem seating and yellow...

[David Mazer]

Erik and Ron, thank you for your kind words.  It is my pleasure to assist and share any way I can.  You won't be getting rid of me this easily and I'll be happy to share my building decisions and progress.  Most likely, the closest you've come to describing my future project is the color which I plan to be orange like my SeaRey and I'd prefer another taildragger as well. One wing and closed cockpit for sure.

 

Some pics of the SeaRey nearing completion.

[David Mazer]

Bump

[David Mazer]

Reducing price to $175,000.

[David Mazer]

Bump

[Dave Marten]

Stunning Airplane Dave!

 

When I grow up (ie, get a job in the real world) your Rocket is exactly what I would fly. Until then I'll continue wiping the drool off my keyboard!

 

Extremely capable machine!

[PhredPhantom]

David,

 

I have sent you a message regarding this plane for sale.  Please contact me at your convenience.

 

Thanks,

 

Phred Phantom