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Single-Engine Piston

1987 MOONEY M20K 252TSE

🕒 Listed 4 months ago
$196,621
fyiEstimate $177,000–$181,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Mooney M20K 252TSE listings ($196,621), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time -1,810 hr vs comps +3.6%
  • Engine time +1,489 hr vs comps -11.9%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1987
1,680 hrs
D-EMML ✈ Flight Tracking
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25-1153
CONTINENTAL TSIO360MB
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Overview

Make / ModelMooney M20K 252TSE
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time1,680 hrs
Engine time1,680 SNEW
Prop blades3
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX 330, King KFC 150
Avionics / Primary flight displayASPEN EFD1000
Avionics / Audio panelKing KMA 24
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGarmin GNS430W
Avionics / ADFKR-87
Avionics / DMEKN-63
AnnualNovember 2026
InspectionAnnual
AirworthyYes
Autopilot

Description

Make / Model: Mooney M20K 252TSE Year: 1987 Serial Number: 25-1153 Total Time: 1680 h TT Weights & Balance: BEM 1020,8 kg @ 1,131 m, MTOM 1315 kg

Modifications

TKS de-icing system (no FIKI) Garmin Flightstream 210 Intercom Oxygen system ARGUS 5000CE Radar Altimeter 2nd Horizon and HSI Strobe Lights Recognition lights Speed brakes 65,6 GAL usable fuel

Avionics

Audio/Marker King KMA-24 COM/NAV/GPS Garmin dual GNS-430W Transponder Garmin GTX-330 ADF King KR-87 (RMI) DME King KN-63 PFD Aspen EFD-1000 Weather Radar Honeywell Weatherscout Autopilot King KFC-150 ALT Preselect King KAS-297 ELT Kannad 406 AF-Compact Graphic engine monitor JPI EDM-700

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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

60th pct
$169k$199kThis aircraft · $197k

$197k · 60th percentile of 5 listings

Airframe time

20th pct
1,6804,361This aircraft · 1,680

1,680 hours total (TTAF) · 20th percentile of 5 listings

Engine time

99th pct
301,680This aircraft · 1,680

1,680 hours since new · 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

Year1987
ManufacturerMOONEY
ModelM20K 252TSE
Serial Number25-1153
Registration #D-EMML
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR

Airframe

Total Time1,680
Max Takeoff Weight2,899.08 lb
Basic Empty Weight2,248.72 lb

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO360MB
Engine Horsepower210 HP
Engine 1 Time1,680 SNEW
Engine TBO1800

Props

Prop Time235 SOH
Number of Blades3

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAudio/Marker King KMA-24 COM/NAV/GPS Garmin dual GNS-430W Transponder Garmin GTX-330 ADF King KR-87 (RMI) DME King KN-63 PFD Aspen EFD-1000 Weather Radar Honeywell Weatherscout Autopilot King KFC-150 ALT Preselect King KAS-297 ELT Kannad 406 AF-Compact Graphic engine monitor JPI EDM-700

Additional Equipment

Oxygen SystemYes
Additional EquipmentTKS de-icing system (no FIKI) Garmin Flightstream 210 Intercom Oxygen system ARGUS 5000CE Radar Altimeter 2nd Horizon and HSI Strobe Lights Recognition lights Speed brakes 65,6 GAL usable fuel

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual: November Maintenance: The aircraft has been maintained in accordance with applicable regulations and an approved maintenance program. Available records document compliance with all applicable Airworthiness Directives (ADs) and Service Bulletins (SBs). The last documented maintenance event was carried out at a total time of 1662:20 hours and 1403 landings. The Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) is valid until 17 November 2026. The Continental TSIO-360-MB engine has been maintained as required.
AirworthyYes

Operating costs & specifications — Mooney M20K 252TSE

Typical model-level figures for the Mooney M20K 252TSE (not this specific airframe).

$24,060annual budget · 80 hrs/yr
$131variable cost / hour
$0.65cost per nm
14.0gph fuel burn
$193,365avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $177,000–$181,500

Performance & dimensions

Range980 nm
Cruise speed201 kts · 231 mph
Takeoff / landing1250.0 / 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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