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1987 MOONEY M20K 252TSE
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Mooney M20K 252TSE listings ($196,621), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -199 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (40% of comps) +2.8%
- ADS-B (40% of comps) +1.6%
- 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 252TSE |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,291 hrs |
| Engine time | 191 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330, King KFC 150 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-Tec |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | 7/31/2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Attractive, fast LASAR and Top Gun Aviation maintained M20K 252 TSE with low time TCM factory reman engine with fresh TCM IRAN inspection, new McCauley prop, delivered with fresh Top Gun Aviation Mooney Service Center annual inspection, Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, GPSmap 496 with NEXRAD, lightning, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, KX 155 Nav/Com, KCS 55A compass system, GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel with Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth wireless gateway, King KFC 150 autopilot/flight director with S-Tec yaw damper, GTX 345 ADS-B In and Our transponder, GTX 330 Mode S & TIS-A transponder, JPI EDM 700 engine analyzer, EI fuel flow analyzer, 3M WX-11 stromscope, plus more
Modifications
Additional Features: • LASAR and Top Gun Aviation Mooney Service Centers maintained over past 20 years • DRC speed brakes • Installed new Aerox oxygen cylinder on 04/01/2022 (mfg. new 09/2021, expires 09/2036) • Fuel flow transducer replaced 07/07/2024 • Avionics cooling fan replaced 06/07/2024 • Brakes discs and linings replaced 02/10/2021 • Stall and gear warning horns replaced 12/23/2019 • Nose gear shock discs replaced 12/23/2019 • Main gear door springs replaced 08/15/2014 • New windshield installed 03/27/2008 • LASAR nose gear truss bushing system installed 06/12/2006 per STC SA3540NM • Four-port factory built in oxygen system • External oxygen fill port • Heated pitot head • Wing tip strobe lights • Electric fuel boost pump • Electric flaps • Electric cowl flaps • Pilot side storm window • No copilot brakes • Parking brake • Fire extinguisher • Tow Bar
Avionics
• Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth digital audio panel with phone and music • Wireless: Garmin Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth wireless gateway • GPS/Nav/Com: Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • GPS 2: Garmin GPSmap 496 GPS copilot yoke mounted, with GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna NEXRAD, lightning, METARs, TAFs, TFRs • Nav/Com: King KX 155 TSO Nav/Com • GPS/VOR/LOC: King KI 206 VOR/LOC/GPS course deviation indicator • Compass Sys.: King KCS 55A compass system (KI 525A HIS, KG 102A directional gyro, KMT 112 magnetic flux detector, KA 51A slaving accessory) • Autopilot/FD: King KFC 150 autopilot flight director system with S-Tec yaw damper • Transponder 1: Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder per STC SA01714WI • Transponder 2: Garmin GTX 330 Mode S & TIS-A Transponder • Stormscope: 3M WX-11 Stormscope • Engine Analyzer: JPI EDM 700 engine analyzer per STC SA2586NM • Fuel Flow: Electronics International fuel flow analyzer • Intercom Sys.: Garmin GMA 345 intercom system with four standard jacks • ELT: ACK E-04 ELT with panel mount switch and indicator • Clock: Quartz electric clock • Outside Air: Davtron 301F digital outside air indicator • Lighter/auxiliary power port • Avionics cooling fan • Pilot Yoke PTT, A/P trim/disconnect, electric trim, CWS, speed brake and map light switches • Copilot Yoke PTT switch
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Mooney M20K 252TSE lands versus other Mooney M20K 252TSE listings on fyiAero.
Price
99th pct$199k · 99th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
40th pct3,291 hours total (TTAF) · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
60th pct191 hours since factory reman · 60th 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20K 252TSE |
| Serial Number | 25-1129 |
| Registration # | N252CF |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,291 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 191 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Time | 0 SNEW |
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Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| WAAS | Yes |
| Yaw Damper | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | • Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth digital audio panel with phone and music • Wireless: Garmin Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth wireless gateway • GPS/Nav/Com: Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com • GPS 2: Garmin GPSmap 496 GPS copilot yoke mounted, with GXM 30A XM Radio Smart Antenna NEXRAD, lightning, METARs, TAFs, TFRs • Nav/Com: King KX 155 TSO Nav/Com • GPS/VOR/LOC: King KI 206 VOR/LOC/GPS course deviation indicator • Compass Sys.: King KCS 55A compass system (KI 525A HIS, KG 102A directional gyro, KMT 112 magnetic flux detector, KA 51A slaving accessory) • Autopilot/FD: King KFC 150 autopilot flight director system with S-Tec yaw damper • Transponder 1: Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder per STC SA01714WI • Transponder 2: Garmin GTX 330 Mode S & TIS-A Transponder • Stormscope: 3M WX-11 Stormscope • Engine Analyzer: JPI EDM 700 engine analyzer per STC SA2586NM • Fuel Flow: Electronics International fuel flow analyzer • Intercom Sys.: Garmin GMA 345 intercom system with four standard jacks • ELT: ACK E-04 ELT with panel mount switch and indicator • Clock: Quartz electric clock • Outside Air: Davtron 301F digital outside air indicator • Lighter/auxiliary power port • Avionics cooling fan • Pilot Yoke PTT, A/P trim/disconnect, electric trim, CWS, speed brake and map light switches • Copilot Yoke PTT switch |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Additional Features: • LASAR and Top Gun Aviation Mooney Service Centers maintained over past 20 years • DRC speed brakes • Installed new Aerox oxygen cylinder on 04/01/2022 (mfg. new 09/2021, expires 09/2036) • Fuel flow transducer replaced 07/07/2024 • Avionics cooling fan replaced 06/07/2024 • Brakes discs and linings replaced 02/10/2021 • Stall and gear warning horns replaced 12/23/2019 • Nose gear shock discs replaced 12/23/2019 • Main gear door springs replaced 08/15/2014 • New windshield installed 03/27/2008 • LASAR nose gear truss bushing system installed 06/12/2006 per STC SA3540NM • Four-port factory built in oxygen system • External oxygen fill port • Heated pitot head • Wing tip strobe lights • Electric fuel boost pump • Electric flaps • Electric cowl flaps • Pilot side storm window • No copilot brakes • Parking brake • Fire extinguisher • Tow Bar |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Inspection: • Annual inspection in progress by Top Gun Aviation (Mooney Svc. Center) • IFR recertification due by 7/31/2027 • ELT battery replacement due by 06/11/2030 • Oxygen cylinder hydrostatic test in progress Logbooks: • All original logbooks continuous and complete Damage History: • 10/01/2001 Gear up landing, repairs made • 06/30/2011 Prop strike repairs made by Healdsburg Aviation, Inc. • 10/2017 Gear up landing, repaired 05/17/2018 by LASAR (Mooney Svc. Center) • 07/2026 Landing prop strike, repairs by Top Gun Aviation (Mooney Svc. Ctr.) |
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Operating costs & specifications — Mooney M20K 252TSE
Typical model-level figures for the Mooney M20K 252TSE (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 980 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 201 kts · 231 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1250.0 / 1140.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The M20K 252TSE seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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