David Mazer Posted November 19, 2013 Report Posted November 19, 2013 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 2 Quote
aviatoreb Posted November 19, 2013 Report Posted November 19, 2013 Wow that's a surprise David. It sure is a beautiful rocket. What's next? Quote
RocketAviator Posted November 19, 2013 Report Posted November 19, 2013 Sad to hear, seems to be a run such activity. I know someone will be getting a great plane! Quote
David Mazer Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Posted November 19, 2013 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. Quote
rocketman Posted November 19, 2013 Report Posted November 19, 2013 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. Quote
aviatoreb Posted November 19, 2013 Report Posted November 19, 2013 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... Quote
David Mazer Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Posted November 19, 2013 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. Quote
David Mazer Posted December 9, 2013 Author Report Posted December 9, 2013 Reducing price to $175,000. 1 Quote
Dave Marten Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 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! 5 Quote
PhredPhantom Posted March 4, 2014 Report Posted March 4, 2014 David, I have sent you a message regarding this plane for sale. Please contact me at your convenience. Thanks, Phred Phantom Quote
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