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Home Airport(s)

KEKY: Bessemer, Alabama

Manufacturer year

1987

Serial Number

25-1137

Registration Number

N252BH

Airframe

Useful Load: 1064 lbs The owner has gone above and beyond on the upkeep. He’s running a 14-day rotation on interior desiccants and a full engine preservation protocol (pickled with oil and bi-weekly rotations). Even the exhaust has been treated with 2500 degree specialty paint to prevent corrosion. It’s rare to find an aircraft in storage that has been managed this meticulously.

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

Continental TSIO-360-MB(1) – 220 HP. 2000 TBO, SN: 317141 Converted to Encore designation by Don Maxwell Aviation Services, Inc. 1​/​6​/​12 Major overhaul accomplished by Custom Airmotive, Inc. 4​/​11​/​14 and installed on aircraft 5​/​27​/​14. Compressions: 70​/​80, 72​/​80, 72​/​80, 76​/​80, 72​/​80, 74​/​80 Propeller: MT Propeller MTV-12-D SN 150489. 3-Blade Prop. 2000 TBO Overhauled April 2014. 531 SMOH Engine 1 Hours: 531 SMOH

Avionics

Garmin GNS 430W GPS​/​Nav​/​Comm Garmin GTX-345 Transponder w​/​ADS-B In​/​Out Bendix​/​King KMA 24 Audio Panel and Market Beacon Receiver JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor SDI Hoskins FT-101 Fuel Flow Display Gauge 3M WX-10A Stormscope Bendix​/​King KX 165 Nav​/​Comm Bendix​/​King KAP-150 Autopilot (2 Axis)

Interior/Exterior; Additional Equipment

Interior: New Interior installed 5​/​27​/​14 by Aero Comfort. New seats, panels, carpet. Gray Leather Seats with Sheepskin Inserts on Pilot​/​Copilot Seats. Gray and Off-White Leather lower sidewalls with Light Gray Headliner. Gray carpeting. Exterior: New paint accomplished 10​/​10​/​12 by Hawk Aircraft Painting. Stripped, etched, alodined and painted. Overall Matterhorn White with Velvet Black, Columbus Gray, and Ice Silver Accents. Other Equipment: Speed Brakes Prop De-Ice On-Board Oxygen Pitot Heat Standby Vacuum Dual Alternators Rosen Sunvisors Inflatable Door Seal Bruce’s Aircraft Cover Full Cowl Plugs 24 Volt System Battery Minder New Concorde Battery WestBend Electronic Timer Reiff Engine Preheater Sky-tec Starter

Maintenance Details

02​/​03​/​25 – Installed new Concorde Battery. 03​/​22​/​24 – Annual Inspection Accomplished. 10​/​02​/​21 – Removed and repaired Cylinders $1, #2, #3, #5, and #6. New exhaust and intake gaskets, new rocker arm retainer on #3, #6. 09​/​23​/​21 – Installed new intake and exhaust valves. 08​/​12​/​20 – Installed new Tempest Vacuum Pomp. 06​/​01​/​20 – Repaired fuel leak @RH wing inbound using FlameMaster CS3204B1​/​2 Kit Fuel Tank Sealant. Stop drilled crack and installed 2 rivets on RH heater shroud. Replaced all 6 boss rings on fuel selector. Replaced needle bearing and bushing in RH inner gear door bellcrank. Replaced wing sight gauge float mechanism w​/​new. Replaced wing fuel sight gauge on R​/​H wing. Replaced factory CHT probe w​/​new. Upgraded GNS 430 to GNS 430W and changed antenna. 07​/​31​/​18 – Replaced 4-Static wicks.

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Mooney M20K—commonly known as the Mooney 231 or 252 depending on configuration—is a turbocharged, high-performance single-engine aircraft designed for serious cross-country flying. By 1987, the M20K platform had matured into one of the most capable and efficient turbocharged piston singles in general aviation, offering strong high-altitude performance while maintaining Mooney’s trademark aerodynamic efficiency. Earlier M20K models (231) were powered by the Continental TSIO-360 engine rated at 210 horsepower, while later 252 variants featured refinements including intercooling and improved engine management, increasing rated power to 220 horsepower. The turbocharged system allows the aircraft to maintain sea-level power at altitude, delivering impressive true airspeeds in the flight levels and making it particularly well suited for long-distance travel over terrain and weather systems. True to Mooney design philosophy, the M20K features a laminar-flow wing, retractable landing gear, and a sleek fuselage optimized for speed and efficiency. The cockpit seats four in a compact but purposeful cabin, emphasizing pilot ergonomics and forward visibility. Many 1987 aircraft have since been upgraded with modern avionics, making them highly capable IFR platforms with strong situational awareness. Within the general aviation community, the M20K is often regarded as a “thinking pilot’s turbo.” It rewards proper engine management and altitude planning with excellent cruise speeds and fuel efficiency. Owners appreciate its ability to cruise in the mid-20s while maintaining lower acquisition and operating costs compared to turboprops. The 1987 Mooney M20K remains a respected aircraft in the high-performance turbocharged single category. Its combination of altitude capability, efficiency, and timeless Mooney aerodynamics ensures continued appeal among pilots seeking serious cross-country performance in a piston platform.

Additional Notes

Damage History: 02​/​26​/​16 – Aircraft attempted landing on Runway 30 at DFI in Defiance, Ohio. Landing gear would not extend using normal procedures. The pilot attempted the emergency procedure with no success. The aircraft departed the pattern and climbed to an altitude of approximately 3,000 ft. and attempted to troubleshoot the landing gear system with no success. It then returned to DFI, entered the pattern, and completed a "gear-up" landing on Runway 30. There were no injuries to the occupants. Documents: https://www.hangar67.com/documents/37611/N252BH-Airframe-Log-1.pdf https://www.hangar67.com/documents/37611/N252BH-Airframe-Log-2.pdf https://www.hangar67.com/documents/37611/N252BH-Airframe-Log-Current.pdf https://www.hangar67.com/documents/37611/N252BH-Engine-Log-2001-2014.pdf https://www.hangar67.com/documents/37611/N252BH-Engine-Log-Current.pdf