Description
Cross-country IFR machine, with FIKI-approved TKS, 4-place oxygen, Garmin WAAS avionics / autopilot, and re-sealed Monroy extended-range fuel tanks.
I’ve taken it from coast to coast many times. Cruising between FL180-240, you can go direct almost anywhere. Best power gives 196 KTAS, and it operates very well LOP (175 KTAS at 14 GPH).
I believe it spent its first 22 years in Idaho, Alberta, then Minnesota. I’ve owned it since 2020, mostly in Oregon and recently in Florida. To the best of my knowledge it was hangared for the entirety of 1998-2024.
Complete logbooks provided. No known damage history. Annual due Nov 2026.
I'm a current CFI, able to provide transition training if needed.Specifications
Year1998
ManufacturerMOONEY
ModelM20M BRAVO
Serial Number27-0255
Registration #N21538
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atHWO
Total Time1,800
Max Takeoff Weight3,368 lb
Basic Empty Weight2,478 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume118 gal
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-AF1B
Engine Horsepower270 HP
Engine 1 Time1,800 SNEW
Engine TBO2000
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New1998
TurbochargedYes
Engine NotesLycoming TIO-540-AF1B, 270 HP - 1800 TTSN
It’s well-equipped for both cold weather (Tanis engine pre-heat system) and humidity (a stand-alone refrigerant-based engine dehydrator).
I have complete oil analysis records since I purchased the aircraft in 2020, during which time I’ve used CamGuard and/or Aeroshell W100+. I installed a modern JPI engine monitor in 2021, and have complete engine data since. It’s borescoped at every oil change.
I operate LOP in cruise at 14 GPH, which gives 175 KTAS at reasonable altitudes, and CHTs below 380ºF. You can of course burn more gas and go faster: it will do 182 KTAS at 18 GPH, or 196 KTAS at 20 GPH.
Piston pin plugs began to wear in 2021 (a known issue for this vintage of Lycoming), and were replaced with new plugs in all 6 cylinders.
Complete exhaust system overhaul in October 2024.
No other issues in the 5 years that I’ve flown it.
Can provide complete engine monitor data on the Savvy Aviation platform dating back to 2021.
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Time1131 SOH
Number of Blades3
Prop NotesMcCauley 3-blade propeller, 1131 hrs SPOH (Dec 2008). The TKS system includes components to distribute fluid along the blades.
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G5
Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G5
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS430W
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX345
Auto PilotYes
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
Terrain Warning SystemYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosPrimary instruments are Garmin G5 EADI and G5 EHSI (solid state AHRS), configured for reversionary mode and a backup battery for redundancy.
Backup analog instruments are an altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, electric turn coordinator, and two electric attitude indicators. There is no vacuum system.
Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with flight director, altitude/VS/IAS preselect, glideslope coupling, GPSS roll steering, return to level (LVL), and Electronic Stability Protection (ESP). All autopilot servos were replaced with updated “mod 1” units under warranty in 2025.
WAAS-capable Garmin GNS430W navigator, can fly LPV approaches
Garmin GTX 345 transponder; ADS-B in and out with Bluetooth
KX 165 secondary NAV/COMM radio
KMA 24 audio panel
Oxygen SystemYes
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)Yes
Additional EquipmentDual main batteries, dual alternators, external GPU plug
Monroy long-range tanks, 118 gallons usable
All fuel tanks stripped and re-sealed with the Weep-No-More process in 2012
TKS system certified for flight into known icing conditions (FIKI), with dual pumps.
115 cu ft integrated four-place oxygen system, with a two-place O2D2 pulse-demand unit
Redline SideWinder battery-operated tow bar. One person can move the plane with ease, even at max gross weight.
PreciseFlight speedbrakes are installed, but function intermittently and are disabled. I’ve never felt the need for them – you can descend at cruise power and 2000 FPM, and it’s easy to slow down – so I’ve never bothered to diagnose the issue, but the equipment is there.
BFG WX-950 Stormscope
JPI EDM730 Engine Monitor, which exports logs to a standard USB drive
Artex 406 MHz ELT
Fully-articulating front seats. Split fold-down and removable rear seats make a large, flat cargo space.
4 Place Intercom with music input
Electric elevator and rudder trim
Leather interior and all liners in good condition. Worn carpet below the pilot rudder pedals.
Landing gear "donuts" in good condition
Number of Seats4
Interior NotesFully-articulating front seats. Split fold-down and removable rear seats make a large, flat cargo space.
Inspection StatusAnnual due Nov 2026
AirworthyYes
Year1998|
ManufacturerMOONEY|
ModelM20M BRAVO|
Serial Number27-0255|
Registration #N21538|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atHWO|
Total Time1,800|
Max Takeoff Weight3,368 lb|
Basic Empty Weight2,478 lb|
Fuel Capacity Volume118 gal|
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes|
Complete LogsYes|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING TIO-540-AF1B |
Engine Horsepower270 HP|
Engine 1 Time1,800 SNEW |
Engine TBO2000|
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New1998|
TurbochargedYes|
Engine NotesLycoming TIO-540-AF1B, 270 HP - 1800 TTSN
It’s well-equipped for both cold weather (Tanis engine pre-heat system) and humidity (a stand-alone refrigerant-based engine dehydrator).
I have complete oil analysis records since I purchased the aircraft in 2020, during which time I’ve used CamGuard and/or Aeroshell W100+. I installed a modern JPI engine monitor in 2021, and have complete engine data since. It’s borescoped at every oil change.
I operate LOP in cruise at 14 GPH, which gives 175 KTAS at reasonable altitudes, and CHTs below 380ºF. You can of course burn more gas and go faster: it will do 182 KTAS at 18 GPH, or 196 KTAS at 20 GPH.
Piston pin plugs began to wear in 2021 (a known issue for this vintage of Lycoming), and were replaced with new plugs in all 6 cylinders.
Complete exhaust system overhaul in October 2024.
No other issues in the 5 years that I’ve flown it.
Can provide complete engine monitor data on the Savvy Aviation platform dating back to 2021.|
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop Time1131 SOH |
Number of Blades3|
Prop NotesMcCauley 3-blade propeller, 1131 hrs SPOH (Dec 2008). The TKS system includes components to distribute fluid along the blades.|
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G5 |
Multi-Function Display 2 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G5 |
GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS430W |
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX345 |
Auto PilotYes|
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500 |
ADS-B EquippedYes|
WAASYes|
LPVYes|
Terrain Warning SystemYes|
Engine MonitorYes|
Avionics/RadiosPrimary instruments are Garmin G5 EADI and G5 EHSI (solid state AHRS), configured for reversionary mode and a backup battery for redundancy.
Backup analog instruments are an altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, electric turn coordinator, and two electric attitude indicators. There is no vacuum system.
Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with flight director, altitude/VS/IAS preselect, glideslope coupling, GPSS roll steering, return to level (LVL), and Electronic Stability Protection (ESP). All autopilot servos were replaced with updated “mod 1” units under warranty in 2025.
WAAS-capable Garmin GNS430W navigator, can fly LPV approaches
Garmin GTX 345 transponder; ADS-B in and out with Bluetooth
KX 165 secondary NAV/COMM radio
KMA 24 audio panel|
Oxygen SystemYes|
Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI)Yes|
Additional EquipmentDual main batteries, dual alternators, external GPU plug
Monroy long-range tanks, 118 gallons usable
All fuel tanks stripped and re-sealed with the Weep-No-More process in 2012
TKS system certified for flight into known icing conditions (FIKI), with dual pumps.
115 cu ft integrated four-place oxygen system, with a two-place O2D2 pulse-demand unit
Redline SideWinder battery-operated tow bar. One person can move the plane with ease, even at max gross weight.
PreciseFlight speedbrakes are installed, but function intermittently and are disabled. I’ve never felt the need for them – you can descend at cruise power and 2000 FPM, and it’s easy to slow down – so I’ve never bothered to diagnose the issue, but the equipment is there.
BFG WX-950 Stormscope
JPI EDM730 Engine Monitor, which exports logs to a standard USB drive
Artex 406 MHz ELT
Fully-articulating front seats. Split fold-down and removable rear seats make a large, flat cargo space.
4 Place Intercom with music input
Electric elevator and rudder trim
Leather interior and all liners in good condition. Worn carpet below the pilot rudder pedals.
Landing gear "donuts" in good condition|
Number of Seats4|
Interior NotesFully-articulating front seats. Split fold-down and removable rear seats make a large, flat cargo space.|
Inspection StatusAnnual due Nov 2026|
AirworthyYes|
