SOLD: 1987 Mooney M20J 205

[COOP09]

SOLD – 1987 Mooney M20J 205 – N205S

Hangered in Colorado Springs, CO (KFLY)

Personal plane that we have flown for 100 hours in the past 13 months. Expect 162-164KTAS on 10-11gal/hr. This plane is fast, efficient, and fun! 

The “205” got the 252 mods without the turbo. It has the 2900lb gross weight increase (976lb useful), 28v electrical system, one piece belly, inner gear doors, all speed fairings, improved cowl flaps, the higher 140kt gear down speed, preset 1^st and 2^nd notch flaps (15 and 33 degrees), and back seat frames that fold flush into floor for plenty of cargo space! Read the “remarkable 205” article online for more general specs. 

Most recent annual completed 13 February 2022 overseen by Savvy Mx Program; no squawks noted, compressions were 74/75/75/77, all spark plugs replaced. Previous annual, January 2021, completed by Don Maxwell to include rigging. Interior was completely refurbished during the 2021 annual and included all new interior plastics wrapped in ultra leather to match the exterior. The yokes and glare shield were done by Aerocomfort in San Antonio. The seats were done in the same chocolate leather with a Porsche 911 style of the same vintage. 

The paint was done by Cheyenne Airmotive in 2002 with a moondust base, oak brown striping, and a medium green acry-glo paint. 

The avionics were redone in 2015 and includes the large Avidyne 540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, tied to the Aspen 1000 PFD with GPSS steering, synthetic vision, wind aloft info, TAS, OAT, etc. connected to the BendixKing KAP 150 Autopilot. This setup allows you to fly coupled RNAV and ILS approaches, GPSS, fly a heading, altitude hold, etc. Additionally equipped with the Avidyne AMX 240 audio panel with Bluetooth, and Avidyne APX 340 transponder with ADS-B in/out capabilities. It also has a JPI EDM 711 Primary which gives you all EGT’s, CHT’s, oil temp, etc. with CHT and oil temp being primary. 

The FAR 91.411 and 91.413’s are in compliance and are due 11/30/2022.

This aircraft has 3724 TT, 651 SMOH done in 2009 by Western Skyways (2000hr recommended tbo), 651 SMOH on the 3-blade Hartzell top prop conversion, and the oil has been changed every 30-40 hours with Philips XC20w50, camguard, spin on filter, and oil analysis with Blackstone Laboratories. 

Minor damage history (incident) in 1992 on the takeoff roll when the pilot struck a snow bank due to a frozen brake. 

Sale includes matching Bruce’s canopy cover, n-numbered chocks, and n-number cowl plugs. 

Asking $189,000. Private message or call/text if you are interested and/or need any additional information. 

We had not planned to part with this amazing aircraft so soon, but given some unforeseen health issues, I am unable to fly for several months and can’t bear to see it sit. Hope it brings the next owner as much pride and joy as it brought me.

Trade-A-Plane Listing: https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=MOONEY&model=M20J+205&listing_id=2411351&s-type=aircraft

Ryan

(406) 431-2310

N205S 1987 Mooney M20J 205.pdf

Edited December 10, 2022 by COOP09
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[201Steve]

Love this one!

[Jacques E. Wheels]

Freaking beautiful

[USNA12]

Ryan, texted you a few weeks ago and you were a pleasure to speak with.

Seeing this ad again really makes me want to sell my M20E...

[COOP09]

3 hours ago, USNA12 said:

Ryan, texted you a few weeks ago and you were a pleasure to speak with.

Seeing this ad again really makes me want to sell my M20E...

Thanks for the positive comments. I love aviation and talking airplanes, so thanks for the chat. The 205 has been a great plane, and I am really bummed to let it go. 
 

I’m hoping it will find a new home with someone who will enjoy it as much as I did. 

[Cloudskipper]

As a 205 owner, I'm curious what settings and altitude do you fly at to get 162-164KTAS on 10-11gal/hr.?

[DCarlton]

1 hour ago, Cloudskipper said:

As a 205 owner, I'm curious what settings and altitude do you fly at to get 162-164KTAS on 10-11gal/hr.?

I'm flying an older F with J mods, but I'll bet most folks tell you to run it wide open at 8500-9500 feet at 2500 rpms; maybe a few will say 2400.  The debate then ensues; ROP or LOP.  I've always been a ROP guy.  I plan for 10 gph and never consider the minor details beyond that.  My older F is a 153 kt airplane but the 205 has all the airframe improvements.  Will be interesting to see what the OP says too but the IO-360 airplanes are all about the same.    

[COOP09]

On 11/28/2022 at 7:05 PM, Cloudskipper said:

As a 205 owner, I'm curious what settings and altitude do you fly at to get 162-164KTAS on 10-11gal/hr.?

I could usually get around that at 7500-8500 MSL at 2500 rpm.  Living out in CO though, I usually flew at 10500-12500 and 2400rpm with 8.2gph and 150KTAS.  That was the spot I liked the most.

 

Additionally, the plan has sold.