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1987 MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Mooney M20K 305 ROCKET listings ($189,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Airframe time -970 hr vs comps +1.9%
- 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 | 3,255 hrs |
| Engine time | 640 SNEW |
| Prop blades | 3 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | King KFC 150 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 530W |
| Avionics / ADF | KR-87 |
| Annual | December 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Major Price Reduction!!! Actively flying 1987 Mooney M20K 305 "Rocket" featuring the Rocket Engineering 305 HP conversion 30 Hours Since Teardown!! (2025) Garmin GNS 530W WAAS GPS/Nav/Com, Stratus ESG ADS-B In/Out transponder, and Freshly Overhauled King KFC 150 autopilot $16,000 for the Overhaul! Strong mid-time engine and a freshly overhauled propeller with just 30 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
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 305 ROCKET lands versus other Mooney M20K 305 ROCKET listings on fyiAero.
Price
40th pct$179k · 40th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
20th pct3,255 hours total (TTAF) · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
40th pct640 hours since new · 40th 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 305 ROCKET |
| Serial Number | 25-1138 |
| Registration # | N252BN |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,255 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,250 NM |
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 105 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 640 SNEW |
| Engine TBO | 1600 |
| Aftermarket Engine STC | Yes |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 3AF32C505 |
| Prop Time | 30 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 |
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Last flight
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