1989 MOONEY M20K 252TSE
Starts from the median asking price of 5 comparable Mooney M20K 252TSE listings ($196,621), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Engine time -161 hr vs comps +1.3%
- Modern GPS navigator (40% of comps) +2.8%
- 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 | 3,490 hrs |
| Engine time | 30 SOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GNS430 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES, King KFC 150 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN62 |
Description
Perfect Condition Full time on the engine and the propeller Rare Mooney 252 with a TKS de-icing system Price Excluding VAT (Prix HT)
Modifications
TKS de-icing system Oxygen system Vacuum speedbrakes Dual Alternators JPI-EDM 700 Pulselite Recognition System Pilot adjustable seats
Avionics
1 Garmin GTX330 ES 1 Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel 1 DME KN62 1 ADF KR 87 -03 1 Auto Pilot KFC 150 3 axes slaved HSI G5 with altitude preselect and Yaw Damper
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
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
20th pct$169k · 20th percentile of 5 listings
Airframe time
60th pct3,490 hours total (TTAF) · 60th percentile of 5 listings
Engine time
20th pct30 hours since overhaul · 20th 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20K 252TSE |
| Serial Number | 25-1199 |
| Registration # | N252DB |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,490 |
|---|---|
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Speedbrakes | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360MB |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 30 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Time | 30 |
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GNS430 |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650 |
| Avionics/Radios | 1 Garmin GTX330 ES 1 Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel 1 DME KN62 1 ADF KR 87 -03 1 Auto Pilot KFC 150 3 axes slaved HSI G5 with altitude preselect and Yaw Damper |
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Inadvertent Ice Protection | Yes |
| Additional Equipment | TKS de-icing system Oxygen system Vacuum speedbrakes Dual Alternators JPI-EDM 700 Pulselite Recognition System Pilot adjustable seats |
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.
Previous listing for N252DB
1989 MOONEY M20K 252TSE
- Then asking
- $169k
- Airframe
- 3,464 hrs
- Engine
- CONTINENTAL
Range from base
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Last flight
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