1986 MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1986
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20K 305 ROCKET
Condition
Used
FlightRules
IFR
Description
My mission when I bought the Rocket was monthly, solo work trips from DC to Tampa. With the Monroy tanks and turbo I was able to make that trip nonstop in the high teens at 205KTAS at 19GPH. Staying above the Florida pop-up thunderstorms in the summer and getting around icing in winter was cake. I enjoyed cruising above the NA traffic and below the airliners – made getting direct routing easy many times.
When I bought the Rocket in 2021 it was already in fantastic shape. Had just come out of an IRAN and TOH from a ground prop strike and had a brand-new MT 4 blade non-feathering prop to counter the nose heavy feel of that big Continental. It had everything I wanted – new paint (2019), GAMI injectors, speed brakes, Monroy tanks (104 gal), on board O2 (115 cubic feet), yaw damper and more.
Upgrades under my care include:
- JPI EDM 830 Engine Analyzer
- New windshield
- WAT LED lights all around (awaiting shipment of recogs)
- PS Engineering PMA7000B with Bluetooth
Plan for this year was to upgrade the panel. At the annual (November 2022) we started consolidating and moving things to make room for upgrades.
This plane has been coast to coast - took it from Half Moon Bay to Ocean City MD – and all along the east coast. I’ve changed jobs and not flying as much as I used to for work and this beast needs to be flown.
Airframe
Total Time
3982
Max Takeoff Weight
3,200 lb
Useful Load
969 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume
104 gal
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
Yes
Complete Logs
Yes
Speedbrakes
Yes
Airframe Notes
Times will change as a/c is still being flown.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
CONTINENTAL
Engine Model
TSIO520NB
Engine Horsepower
305 HP
Engine Time
1060
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine TBO
1700
Turbocharged
Yes
Engine Notes
186 STOH
Props
Prop Manufacturer
MT
Prop Model
MTV-14-B
Number of Blades
4
Blade Composition
Composite
Modifications/Conversions
Vortex Generators
Yes
Avionics
Flight Deck Manufacturer
GARMIN
Flight Deck Model
GNS430W
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer
AVIDYNE
Multi-Function Display 1 Model
FLIGHTMAX 450
GPS 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
GPS 1 Model
GNS430W
Transponder 1 Manufacturer
GARMIN
Transponder 1 Model
GTX345
Autopilot Manufacturer
BENDIX/KING
Autopilot Model
KFC150
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
LPV
Yes
Yaw Damper
Yes
Active Traffic
Yes
Engine Monitor
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Nav/Com/GPS/WAAS -Garmin 430W
Nav/Com-King KX-165
DME-King KN-63
EHSI-Sandel 3908
Audio Panel-PS Engineering PMS-7000 with bluetooth
Multi-function Display-Avidyne Flightmax 450
Transponder/ADS-B In and Out -Garmin GTX-345
TCAS-Ryan TCAD
Autopilot/Flight Director-King KFC-150 w/Altitude Preselect and Vertical Speed Hold
Yaw Damper-S-Tec
Additional Equipment
Oxygen System
Yes
Additional Equipment
WAT LED Position, Landing and Strobe lights (November 2022)
WAT LED Recognition Lights (awaiting receipt from Whelen)
Hot Prop
Standby Vacuum
Electric Trim (yoke mounted)
JPI EDM 830 Engine Analyzer
Pneumatic Door Seal
115 Cubic Feet of Oxygen
Speed Brakes
Davtron M655 Chronometer
Long Range Fuel (104 Gal)
GAMI Injectors
Vortex Generators
New windshield (August 2022)
Bruce’s Travel Cover
Bruce’s Engine Cowl Cover
Robotow Tug
Battery Board
Wool Front Seat Covers
Exterior
Year Painted
2019
Exterior Notes
Excellent paint -always hangared
Interior
Number of Seats
4
Configuration
Passenger
Interior Notes
Tan Leather with Tan Carpet – carpet and leather in very good condition. Rear seats fold down for extra storage
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
November 2022 Annual -nothing deferred
Airworthy
Yes
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