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1987 Mooney M20K 305 RocketSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Davenport, IA, USA

This 1987 Mooney M20K 305 Rocket, registered as N252BN, is a modified piston single presenting with a total airframe time of 3,230 hours. Its primary mission is enhanced high-performance cross-country travel, achieved through the notable Rocket 305 conversion and a TKS ice protection system for all-weather capability. The aircraft is further equipped for its role with Monroy long-range fuel tanks, a Precise Flight speed brake system, a 3,200-pound gross weight increase, and a four-place oxygen system. The avionics suite supports IFR operations with a Garmin GNS 530W, a King KFC 150 autopilot, a Stratus ESG transponder with ADS-B, and a BFG...

Year
1987
Make
Mooney
Series
M20
Model
M20K 305 Rocket
Tail #
N252BN
Serial #
25-1138

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,230 hrs
Engine 1 Time
615 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
5 hrs (SOH)
Logbook Status
All Logs Since New, Complete Logs Yes
Inspection Status
Annual Due: December 2026, Prop Strike in 2025. Engine was sent out for Teardown Inspection. (Central Cylinder Service, Inc.), Overhauled Prop Installed, Airworthy Yes

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS GPS Nav Com, KLN GPS

Comms

Garmin GNS 530W - GNS GPS Nav Com, Nav Com, ADF

AP

King KFC 150 - KFC Autopilot

Audio

PS Engineering PMA 7000B - PS PMA Audio Panel

Weather

BFG WX-950 - BFG Stormscope

ADSB

Stratus ESG - ESG Transponder (ADS-B)

EMS

Electronics International TIT - (TIT) Engine Indication, Display Flow

Additional Equipment

Ice Protection System

TKS Ice Protection System, Windshield Ice Protection (TKS)

Speed Brake System

Precise Flight Speed Brake System

Fuel System

Monroy Long Range Fuel Tanks

Oxygen System

4-Place Oxygen System

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
4 Place Configuration, Navy Blue Cloth Seats and Carpet, White Sidewalls with Blue Leather Accents, Fair to Average Condition
Exterior Notes
White Base with Two-Tone Blue Stripe Paint Scheme, Fair to Average Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
TSIO520NB
Propeller Model
McCauley 3AF32C505

Asking Price

$224,500

Aircraft Location

Davenport, IA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 19, 2026: $224,500 - controller

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First Seen: Mar 19, 2026

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Asking Price

$224,500