Beautiful example of a 252TSE. IFR equipped, low time, ready for a new home!

Home Airport(s)

KTOI - Troy Municipal Airport

Registration Number

N252BZ

Serial Number

25-1168

Manufacturer year

1988

Make/Model

Mooney M20K 252TSE

Airframe

Home Airport: KTOI Location: Troy, Alabama Serial #: 25-1168 Registration: N252BZ

Engine Details (e.g. Total Engine Time; Suggested TBO; Hours Remaining)

Engine: Continental TSIO-360-MB1 (1800 TBO) S​/​N: 317173 SMOH: 1141 (04​/​2000) Turbo Overhauled 12​/​2021

Propulsion

Propeller: McCauley 2 Blade Propeller SPOH: 25 Prop Overhauled September 2024 with NEW De-Ice Boots

Avionics

Bendix​/​King KMA-24 Audio Panel & Marker Beacon Garmin Aera 660 Panel Mounted GPS Apollo MX20 MFD Garmin GNS 430W GPS​/​NAV​/​COMM Bendix​/​King KX=165 NAV​/​COM Bendix​/​King KFC-150 Autopilot w​/​altitude preselect Bendix​/​King KI-425A HSI Bendix King KX-185 Annunciator Panel Bendix​/​King KR-87 ADF System Garmin GTX-345 Mode S Extended Squitter Transponder (ADS-B IN​/​OUT) 3M Stormscope WX-11 Bendix​/​King KN-63 DME Bendix​/​King KI-229 RMI Bendix​/​King KI-206 GPS​/​VOR​/​LOC​/​Glideslope Indicator Terra TRA 3000 Radar Altimiter JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

Interior: Black Leather with White Stitching Exterior: Overall White with Black and Maroon Accents GAMIjectors Shadin Miniflo fuel flow Monroy Long-Range Aux Fuel STEC ST-320 Yaw Damper DAG GDC-31 Roll Steering JetShades ($1300 value!) Handheld Rechargeable Powered Tow

Maintenance Details

March 2026 Annual Inspection Damage History: Yes - 02​/​06​/​00 - Gear Up Landing 09​/​16​/​88 - Unable to maintain direction or altitude while attempting an ILS approach. Vector by ATC and landed safely. 05​/​03​/​99 - Hard Landing. Bounced, executed a go around. Normal landing 2nd time. Found prop had struck runway on first try.

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Mooney M20K is a four-seat, low-wing retractable single that ranks among the fastest and most efficient piston aircraft in its class. A 1988 example is the 252 model, the refined turbocharged development that followed the earlier 231, featuring improved induction and systems for smoother high-altitude operation. It carries forward the Mooney hallmark of high cruise speed on modest fuel burn. Power comes from the turbocharged Continental TSIO-360, rated at 210 horsepower and driving a constant-speed propeller. So equipped, the M20K cruises around 190 to 210 knots at altitude while burning roughly 11 to 13 gallons per hour, and its turbocharging sustains power well into the flight levels, giving the type genuine long-range, weather-topping travel capability. The airframe is compact, aerodynamically clean, and known for its rigid structure and low drag, the qualities behind Mooney's speed-per-horsepower advantage. Retractable gear and tight cowling contribute to efficient cruise, while the turbocharged installation adds systems complexity that rewards attentive management. Handling is precise and stable, well suited to instrument and cross-country flying. The cabin seats four in a snug but well-arranged interior optimized for efficiency rather than volume. Panels vary widely by aircraft, from period analog instruments to modern IFR glass and autopilot upgrades common on well-maintained examples. Useful load is moderate, so payload and fuel trade-offs and center-of-gravity limits should be verified per airframe. In the used market the M20K is prized for speed, efficiency, and altitude capability, supported by a strong Mooney owner and type community. It competes with other high-performance singles on cruise economy and range rather than cabin size. Given the turbocharged systems, engine and turbo condition, maintenance records, and airworthiness-directive compliance are central to valuation. Overall, the 1988 Mooney M20K delivers exceptional cross-country speed and efficiency for a piston single, making it a strong choice for pilots who travel long distances and value fuel economy and high-altitude performance. It best suits proficient, instrument-rated owners prepared for the training, oxygen use, and maintenance discipline a turbocharged complex aircraft demands.