N252BZ

25-1168

1988

Mooney M20K 252TSE

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

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

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

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: 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

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.

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.