1979 MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Mooney M20K 305 ROCKET listings ($189,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +1,222 hr vs comps -2.4%
- Engine time +280 hr vs comps -2.2%
- Modern GPS navigator (40% of comps) +2.8%
- ADS-B (80% of comps) +0.5%
- Market supply: 20 for sale of 770 FAA-registered +2.8%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Mooney M20K 305 ROCKET |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 5,447 hrs |
| Engine time | 925 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century 41 |
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Mooney M20K 305 ROCKET lands versus other Mooney M20K 305 ROCKET listings on fyiAero.
Price
20th pct$167k · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
99th pct5,447 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
99th pct925 hours since major overhaul · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20K 305 ROCKET |
| Serial Number | 25-0176 |
| Registration # | N231DY |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KCFO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,447 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 925 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
Props
| Prop Time | 741 SMOH |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin MX20 Garmin GNS430 Garmin 396 King KY197 COM Appaero Stratus ADSB OUT PMA 8000B ICS JPI EDM 730 Engine Monitor Garmin G5 ADI Garmin G5 DG Century 41 autopilot |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | GAMI fuel injectors LED NAV lights engine block heater tires and shocks trickle charger speed brakes |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Top overhaul done in 2020 nickel cylinders |
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Last flight
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