PJ's Rocket is for SALE!

[PJClark]

All,

I'm upgrading to a turbine and will have to let N305PJ go. A few highlights and pics (well, no pics I seem to be out of "attachment space" will upload some when I figure that out.

1986 252 Rocket

TTAF ~3500

TSIO-520NB SMOH ~325 hours

Overhaul: Power by Victor  Victor Black Premium overhaul with all the fixins.  Turbine-smooth in cruise. Check to see what this does to the Vref value!

2019 strip to bare metal and custom paint with Imron midnight navy metallic base/clearcoat, ruby red and silver stripes, glacier white upper

2019 completely new 4 seats with comfort foam in front, custom gray leather with red contrast stitching, headreast Mooney Logo embroidery, custom matching side leather trim panels and armreasts, ultraleather dashboard, all by AeroComfort , San Antonio

Black leather covered yokes by Aero Comfort

2019 Avionics:

G3X touch 10.6"

GTN-750

GTX-345R

G5 backup sync'd to G3X

GFC500 autopilot w/ pitch, roll, and pitch trim servos

WX500 stormscope (displays on 750 and G3X MFD pane)

PSEngineering 8000B audio panel ( not bluetooth)

GNS430W with new Nav and Terrain cards

JPI900 primary engine instrument (see pics for data displayed--everything all the time)

All avionics software updated to latest versions in Jan 2023. GFC500 software glitch update has been accomplished.

all-LED exterior lights except for the strobes (wingtip and tail)

Total electrical draw all lights and avionics on (no pitot heat):  10 amps.

Monroy long range tanks (103 gal total)

Oxy bottle was new in 2019--kevlar

Most of you have seen many pics of the panel and the speed.  At most temperatures at 14,000 MSL and up it's doing 200 KTAS+ at 31" MP, 2300 rpm, 19.5-20 gph.  One pic here shows it doing 205 KTAS at 17,000--my fastest and the highest I've been on cannulas.  Paint is immaculate and high gloss (has 5+ coats of Gtechniq C2V3 liquid crystal overall, applied by me), interior is like new (the carpet is original--no rips/wear/dirt, but it's a lighter blue). There is one spot near the right inboard fuel drain where a screw had a tiny leak and over time the paint has flaked off. Leak has been sealed at Maxwell annual.

I'm picking it up from annual at Maxwell this Friday and flying home to Ohio. It is a no-squawk airplane and has been for me since I bought it in 2019.  Listing it here and in Mooney Pilots on FB first to see if anybody I "know" wants a crack at it before I put it on Controller.

$249,000 firm takes it.

PM me if interested and come see it in Ohio!

PJ

Edited June 5, 2023 by PJClark

[aviatoreb]

What kind of turbine?

[PJClark]

MU-2 Solitaire

[toto]

27 minutes ago, PJClark said:

MU-2 Solitaire

So.. still sort of a Mooney, then

 

 

 

[PJClark]

Sure is!!!

[N201MKTurbo]

I have no personal experience in this type, but I used to have a flight instructor who flew freight in one. He said it is a good dependable airplane, but just don’t get behind it or it will eat you alive. And he said it had “funny” ailerons, but no big deal.

[cliffy]

Flew a long body for a while   It needed -10 engines that it didn't have. 

Autopilot was an issue as the flat wire harness inside would break and parts were hard to come by. Had the old A/P.

Popped one cabin window at 22000 one night and had to do a high dive as we had pax in the back. 

Most problems were related to bad relays of which there are a hundred. Carry spares and know how to change them.

IIRC I had an RPM gage go bad way up in Canada and with that bad the engine won't start.

There is a way to jumper a connector on top of the engine cowl aft with a paper clip and tape to let the engine start and get you to a MX field .

It worked for me Just no RPM gage  SYNC by ear to match RPMS. 

If you ever land with one engine shut down DO NOT reverse the running prop on landing. Just use brakes.

Test your pressurization on one bleed to see if you have leaks in the back at the ACM piping. They can be fixed and tightened up. 

Get your 25 hours with the instructor and your SA sign off and enjoy it. 

Fly it like a jet NOT a piston twin!!  You will NOT be able to tell power level in flight or approach by ear as the engines are running 100%

all the time regardless of fuel flow. Watch your airspeed at all time when maneuvering around the airport. Its critical.  

Just remember you are the LOUDEST  airplane on the field where ever you go!!!!  :-)

Sounds like you have a great Mooney for sale!!!

[Jerry 5TJ]

16 hours ago, PJClark said:

MU-2 Solitaire

Always watch your airspeed.  Even when parked at the gate.  

[EricJ]

A buddy had one and sold it a few years ago.    Was a very nice airplane.   I'm glad I didn't have to pay for the maintenance.