1982 MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET
Description
STUNNING 1982 MOONEY 305 ROCKET - AWESOME SPEED FOR THE MONEY!!!!,4100TT AIRFRAME, 625 TT SMOH, NO DAMAGE HISTORY. DUAL GARMIN G5's, DUAL AVIDYNE 550's WAAS, GARMIN GFC500 DIGITAL AUTO-PILOT W/ AUTO-LEVEL, GARMIN GTX330ES, AVIDYNE SKYTRAX DUAL BAND UAT, AV-20-S AOA AND BACK-UP HORIZON, SPEED BRAKES!!! LONG RANGE FUEL TANKS!!! EDM-830 ENGINE MONITOR, GARMIN GDL69 XM WX, INSIGHT STRIKEFINDER LIGHTNING DETECTION, BUILT-IN OXYGEN SYSTEM,THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A MULTITUDE OF DUAL FUNCTIONALITY ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS, METICULOUS OWNER, MUCH, MUCH MORE..!!!!! THIS ONE WILL NOT LAST LONG !!!............Specifications
Year1982
ManufacturerMOONEY
ModelM20K 305 ROCKET
Serial Number25-0678
Registration #N305LS
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atGeorgetown TX (KGTU)
Total Time4,100
Max Takeoff Weight3,200 lb
Useful Load978 lb
Fuel Capacity Volume104 gal
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes
Complete LogsYes
SpeedbrakesYes
Airframe NotesMETICULOUS OWNER
MOONEY ROCKET CONVERSION
THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A MULTITUDE OF DUAL FUNCTIONALITY ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
Speed Brakes
Tanis engine heater.
Electric flaps. Wing tip strobes.
Dual LED. Landing lights with pulse light feature.
Heated Piot tube
Heated "HOT" Propeller.
Curtains on side windows.
Overhead lighting and air vents.
Ground service plug.
Exterior baggage door.
Dual 12-volt batteries for more cranking power and longer electronics in case of alternator failing.
Dual caliper Cleveland brakes.
78 cu.ft. factory oxygen system with four ports.
Carbon Monoxide Detector.
Retractable footstep automatically recedes flush with engine start.
No Damage History NDH, No Hail.
Garmin XM receiver for weather to Avidyne #1 with other Avidyne #2 receiving separate weather from
ADS-B
Holy Micro Sky Watch, unit warns with audible if gear not down with reduction of MP for landing
All logs since new, attached to this ad
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO520NB17BR
Engine Serial Number290952-R
Engine Horsepower305 HP
Engine 1 Time645 SMOH
Engine TBO1800
Aftermarket Engine STCYes
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New1997
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul1155
TurbochargedYes
Engine NotesMETICULOUS OWNER
VERY WELL CARED FOR Continental TSIO-520-NB17B - 645 HOURS SMOH at Jewell Aviation. TBO 1800,
GAMI Injectors were recently checked and balanced
Very low oil burn, approx. ½ QT between oil change at 50 hours.
Compressions as of June 2026 Annual inspection = 75-73-76-77-64-73.
All spark plugs were replaced at last annual / JUNE 2026.
Owner uses AeroShell W100 oil
Garrett Turbo / Automatic Waste Gate
Dual Intercoolers
Tannis Engine Pre-Heater
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Model3AF32C505
Prop Time1107 SMOH
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum
Prop NotesProp Overhauled in May 2013
Prop Resealed in Aug 2023
Modifications/ConversionsMOONEY ROCKET CONVERSION
Speed Brakes
Tanis engine heater.
Electric flaps.
Wing tip strobes.
Dual LED. Landing lights with pulse light feature.
Heated Piot tube
Heated "HOT" Propeller.
Curtains on side windows.
Overhead lighting and air vents.
Ground service plug.
Exterior baggage door.
Dual 12-volt batteries for more cranking power and longer electronics in case of alternator failing.
Dual caliper Cleveland brakes.
78 cu.ft. factory oxygen system with four ports.
Carbon Monoxide Detector.
No Damage History NDH, No Hail.
Garmin XM receiver for weather to Avidyne #1 with other Avidyne #2 receiving separate weather from
ADS-B
Holy Micro Sky Watch, unit warns with audible if gear not down with reduction of MP for landing
Retractable footstep automatically recedes flush with engine start.
All logs since new, attached to this ad
THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A MULTITUDE OF DUAL FUNCTIONALITY ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G5
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelAVIDYNE IFD550
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX330ES
Auto PilotYes
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
SVTYes
Yaw DamperYes
Terrain Warning SystemYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosDual Avidyne 550 with Synthetic Vision in top unit. With Avidyne Skytrax 200 UAT -- 2022 This unit is a a dual fuction unit which interrogates ADS-B signals and Active Traffic from other aircraft, SkyWatch & Ryan TCAD
Dual Garmin G-5 with battery backup -- 2021
Garmin GFC 500 auto pilot with Auto-Level (BLUE BUTTON) -- 2022
New PM 1000 Intercom
Replaced KT-79 Transponder with newer Garmin GTX 330ES -- 2024
Holy Micro Sky Watch, unit warns with audible if gear not down with reduction of MP for landing.
Garmin GDL69 XM receiver for weather to Avidyne #1 with other Avidyne #2 receiving separate weather from
ADS-B. TWO ON BOARD WEATHER SOURCES !!
EDM-830 W/ many functions OAT, all engine readings, Bat. Volts, TIT, All fuel calculations, GPM etc.
Insite Strikefinder Lightning Detector
Newer RPM R1 with dual analog and Digital display.
AV-20-S Timer, Arti. Horz. AoA, TAS, OAT etc. Back up battery in case power loss.
This redo of panel made it possible to remove all vacuum systems as they are now not needed.
Oxygen SystemYes
Year Painted2010
Exterior NotesEXTERIOR Painted in 2010. Overall bright white, Royal Blue Major accent and red minor
in Traditional late model Mooney scheme. Great wing and tail striping !!
Year Interior2024
Number of Seats4
ConfigurationPassenger
Interior NotesINTERIOR: All four seats were recovered with NEW LEATHER TWO YEARS AGO. Original interior side walls and roofing in good, presentable condition, Pilots side glare shield has a small missing section on the far left side deep down where it joins the canopy. It is not observable from inside the cockpit but is observable from outside the aircraft.
Inspection StatusAnnual Inspection June 2026
COMPLETE LOG BOOKS ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD
Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes its best effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. Even though we try our best to be highly accurate with our advertisement and descriptions, the descriptions we provide are not guaranteed to be accurate. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice. The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described.
AirworthyYes
Year1982|
ManufacturerMOONEY|
ModelM20K 305 ROCKET|
Serial Number25-0678|
Registration #N305LS|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atGeorgetown TX (KGTU)|
Total Time4,100|
Max Takeoff Weight3,200 lb|
Useful Load978 lb|
Fuel Capacity Volume104 gal|
Auxiliary Fuel TankYes|
Complete LogsYes|
SpeedbrakesYes|
Airframe NotesMETICULOUS OWNER
MOONEY ROCKET CONVERSION
THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A MULTITUDE OF DUAL FUNCTIONALITY ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS
Speed Brakes
Tanis engine heater.
Electric flaps. Wing tip strobes.
Dual LED. Landing lights with pulse light feature.
Heated Piot tube
Heated "HOT" Propeller.
Curtains on side windows.
Overhead lighting and air vents.
Ground service plug.
Exterior baggage door.
Dual 12-volt batteries for more cranking power and longer electronics in case of alternator failing.
Dual caliper Cleveland brakes.
78 cu.ft. factory oxygen system with four ports.
Carbon Monoxide Detector.
Retractable footstep automatically recedes flush with engine start.
No Damage History NDH, No Hail.
Garmin XM receiver for weather to Avidyne #1 with other Avidyne #2 receiving separate weather from
ADS-B
Holy Micro Sky Watch, unit warns with audible if gear not down with reduction of MP for landing
All logs since new, attached to this ad|
Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO520NB17BR |
Engine Serial Number290952-R|
Engine Horsepower305 HP|
Engine 1 Time645 SMOH |
Engine TBO1800|
Aftermarket Engine STCYes|
Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New1997|
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul1155|
TurbochargedYes|
Engine NotesMETICULOUS OWNER
VERY WELL CARED FOR Continental TSIO-520-NB17B - 645 HOURS SMOH at Jewell Aviation. TBO 1800,
GAMI Injectors were recently checked and balanced
Very low oil burn, approx. ½ QT between oil change at 50 hours.
Compressions as of June 2026 Annual inspection = 75-73-76-77-64-73.
All spark plugs were replaced at last annual / JUNE 2026.
Owner uses AeroShell W100 oil
Garrett Turbo / Automatic Waste Gate
Dual Intercoolers
Tannis Engine Pre-Heater|
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Prop Model3AF32C505|
Prop Time1107 SMOH |
Number of Blades3|
Blade CompositionAluminum|
Prop NotesProp Overhauled in May 2013
Prop Resealed in Aug 2023|
Modifications/ConversionsMOONEY ROCKET CONVERSION
Speed Brakes
Tanis engine heater.
Electric flaps.
Wing tip strobes.
Dual LED. Landing lights with pulse light feature.
Heated Piot tube
Heated "HOT" Propeller.
Curtains on side windows.
Overhead lighting and air vents.
Ground service plug.
Exterior baggage door.
Dual 12-volt batteries for more cranking power and longer electronics in case of alternator failing.
Dual caliper Cleveland brakes.
78 cu.ft. factory oxygen system with four ports.
Carbon Monoxide Detector.
No Damage History NDH, No Hail.
Garmin XM receiver for weather to Avidyne #1 with other Avidyne #2 receiving separate weather from
ADS-B
Holy Micro Sky Watch, unit warns with audible if gear not down with reduction of MP for landing
Retractable footstep automatically recedes flush with engine start.
All logs since new, attached to this ad
THIS AIRCRAFT HAS A MULTITUDE OF DUAL FUNCTIONALITY ITEMS AND INSTRUMENTS|
Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN G5 |
Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN|
Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/ModelAVIDYNE IFD550 |
Transponder 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GTX330ES |
Auto PilotYes|
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500 |
ADS-B EquippedYes|
WAASYes|
LPVYes|
SVTYes|
Yaw DamperYes|
Terrain Warning SystemYes|
Engine MonitorYes|
Avionics/RadiosDual Avidyne 550 with Synthetic Vision in top unit. With Avidyne Skytrax 200 UAT -- 2022 This unit is a a dual fuction unit which interrogates ADS-B signals and Active Traffic from other aircraft, SkyWatch & Ryan TCAD
Dual Garmin G-5 with battery backup -- 2021
Garmin GFC 500 auto pilot with Auto-Level (BLUE BUTTON) -- 2022
New PM 1000 Intercom
Replaced KT-79 Transponder with newer Garmin GTX 330ES -- 2024
Holy Micro Sky Watch, unit warns with audible if gear not down with reduction of MP for landing.
Garmin GDL69 XM receiver for weather to Avidyne #1 with other Avidyne #2 receiving separate weather from
ADS-B. TWO ON BOARD WEATHER SOURCES !!
EDM-830 W/ many functions OAT, all engine readings, Bat. Volts, TIT, All fuel calculations, GPM etc.
Insite Strikefinder Lightning Detector
Newer RPM R1 with dual analog and Digital display.
AV-20-S Timer, Arti. Horz. AoA, TAS, OAT etc. Back up battery in case power loss.
This redo of panel made it possible to remove all vacuum systems as they are now not needed.|
Oxygen SystemYes|
Year Painted2010|
Exterior NotesEXTERIOR Painted in 2010. Overall bright white, Royal Blue Major accent and red minor
in Traditional late model Mooney scheme. Great wing and tail striping !!|
Year Interior2024|
Number of Seats4|
ConfigurationPassenger|
Interior NotesINTERIOR: All four seats were recovered with NEW LEATHER TWO YEARS AGO. Original interior side walls and roofing in good, presentable condition, Pilots side glare shield has a small missing section on the far left side deep down where it joins the canopy. It is not observable from inside the cockpit but is observable from outside the aircraft.|
Inspection StatusAnnual Inspection June 2026
COMPLETE LOG BOOKS ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS AD
Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes its best effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. Even though we try our best to be highly accurate with our advertisement and descriptions, the descriptions we provide are not guaranteed to be accurate. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice. The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described.|
AirworthyYes|