1989 Mooney M20K 252 RocketSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Watsonville, CA, USA
This 1989 Mooney M20K 252 Rocket (N5289D) presents as a well-equipped, high-performance single with 2,392 hours total time and a 1,141-hour engine/propeller since major overhaul. The aircraft features a turbocharged, intercooled TSIO-520-NB engine with GAMI injectors and a McCauley 3-blade propeller installed in 2018 as part of the Rocket conversion. Recent maintenance includes new CEIT/TIT probes and fuel sending units installed in February 2023.
The panel showcases a modern Garmin glass cockpit with dual G500 TXI displays (PFD/MFD), GTN 750 TXi touchscreen navigator with synthetic vision, and GFC 500 3-axis autopilot featuring advanced...
- Year
- 1989
- Make
- Mooney
- Series
- M20K
- Model
- M20K 252 Rocket
- Tail #
- N5289D
- Serial #
- 251192
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Business, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR & IFR
- Useful Load
- 2,900 lbs
- Seats
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,392 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,141 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,141 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN 750 TXI - TXI Touchscreen Navigator with Synthetic Vision, WAAS GPS NAV Comm
Comms
Garmin GNS 530 WAAS - WAAS NAV Comm
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 3 - GFC Axis Autopilot with Autotrim, Autoglide Auto level and go around
Audio
Garmin GMA 35C - GMA Remote Bluetooth Audio Panel
ADS-B Out
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B Transponder
PFD
Garmin G500 TXI - TXI PFD/MFD with GES Engine Instrument System and Fuel Quantity Indicator with new Fuel Senders
MFD
Garmin G500 TXI - TXI PFD/MFD with GES Engine Instrument System and Fuel Quantity Indicator with new Fuel Senders
EMS/EIS
Garmin GES - G500 TXI PFD/MFD with GES Engine Instrument System and Fuel Quantity Indicator with new Fuel Senders
standbyInstrument
Garmin GI 275 - GI Standby with battery
Additional Equipment
Radar Altimeter
Speed Brakes
Oxygen System
4 Place O2
Fuel System
New Fuel Sending Units (2/23)
Exhaust System
Turbo charged and intercooled GAMI injectors
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1989
- Paint Year
- 1989
- Interior Notes
- Good condition original
- Exterior Notes
- Airframe no damage; paint needs some touch up
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- TSIO 520 NB
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 3-bladed
Asking Price
$245,000
Aircraft Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $245,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 30, 2025: $275,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$245,000
Aircraft Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 1, 2025: $245,000(-$30,000) - trade-a-plane
Apr 30, 2025: $275,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$245,000