1987 MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET listings ($196,200), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +2.2%
- Engine time -119 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Market supply: 31 for sale of 770 FAA-registered +1.0%
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 | 3,230 hrs |
| Engine time | 615 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Annual | December 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Major Price Reduction!! 1987 Mooney M20K 305 “Rocket” featuring the highly desirable Rocket Engineering 305 HP conversion, Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, Stratus ESG ADS-B In/Out transponder, and King KFC 150 autopilot. Strong mid-time engine and a freshly overhauled propeller with just 5 hours since overhaul. This Rocket is also equipped with TKS ice protection, speed brakes, Monroy long-range fuel tanks with 105-gallon capacity, and built-in oxygen for serious cross-country capability. Fast, efficient, and exceptionally capable, this is a well-equipped Rocket with the speed, range, and performance that have made the 305 conversion one of the most respected Mooney upgrades ever!
Avionics
• PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel • Garmin GNS 530W GPS / Nav / Com • King KLN 90B GPS • King KFC 150 Autopilot • King KX-165 Nav / Com • BFG WX-950 Stormscope • King KR-87 ADF • Stratus ESG Transponder (ADSB) • Electronics International (TIT) Engine Indication • Hoskins Fuel Totalizer Display Fuel Flow
General
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20K 305 ROCKET |
| Serial Number | 25-1138 |
| Registration # | N252BN |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,230 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,250 NM |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 105 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 615 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine STC | Yes |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 3AF32C505 |
| Prop Time | 5 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 3 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | • PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel • Garmin GNS 530W GPS / Nav / Com • King KLN 90B GPS • King KFC 150 Autopilot • King KX-165 Nav / Com • BFG WX-950 Stormscope • King KR-87 ADF • Stratus ESG Transponder (ADSB) • Electronics International (TIT) Engine Indication • Hoskins Fuel Totalizer Display Fuel Flow |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | • Annual Due: December 2026 • All Logs Since New • Prop Strike in 2025. Engine was sent out for Teardown Inspection. (Central Cylinder Service, Inc.) • Overhauled Prop Installed |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |