louisut Posted March 6, 2023 Report Posted March 6, 2023 1981 Mooney 305 Rocket (M20K Conversion) N1158N $28,000 for 25% share The Plane Hangared at Austin Executive (EDC) with valet service Performance - Fly cheap-ish (economy cruise): 160 KTAS @ 13 gph LOP - Fly fast (recommended cruise): 205 KTAS @ 22 gph ROP - Vy climb: 108 KTAS @ 1650 fpm - Cruise climb: 130 KTAS @ 1450 fpm - Certified ceiling: 24,000 (FL240). Allegedly it'll go higher. Useful load: 810 lbs (measured Apr 2020) Fuel capacity: 100 gal (70 gal mains, 30 gal extended) Airframe 4256 hrs, engine 1322 hrs SMOH (TCM TSIO-520-NB is 1600 hr TBO) Garmin GI 275 x 2 primary instruments Garmin 430W with Flightstream 210 - knobs or touchscreen, up to you Two-axis Century 31 autopilot - coupled approaches capable Insight G1 engine monitor (JPI 900 purchased, but not yet installed) GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out (978 UAT / 1090ES) Tanks resealed Apr 2022 Precise Flight electric speed brakes Four-place ship constant flow O2 or two-place Mountain High pulse-demand The Partnership Hourly rate: $56 / tach hour, dry towards engine reserve Fixed costs, monthly: $534.67 per person, which includes: hangar: $900.00 insurance: $611.58 loan payment: $627.08 (5% APR, loan payoff is $65k as of Jun 2022) You (what we're looking for) You're at least a PPL with an instrument rating and 100 hours total time; ideally, you also have retract and/or M20K time. You want to fly fast and far by yourself or with one other person. You’re looking for a Ferrari rather than a family hauler. While your budget isn't limitless, you like flying a modern and well-maintained plane. Backcountry flying or unimproved fields aren’t your thing 1981 Mooney 305 Rocket (M20K Conversion).pdf Quote
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