1978-1984 Mooney M20K Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) Service Manual
Discover the Mooney M20K's 1978-1984 performance with this essential Pilot's Operating Handbook. Covers general info, limitations, emergency procedures, and more.
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Mooney Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Mooney M20K
Build Years: 1978–1984
Serial Numbers: 25-0001 thru 25-0446
Technical Data:
- Engine: Continental TSIO-360-GB1, 6-cylinder, horizontally opposed, turbo-charged, aircooled, fuel-injected
- Horsepower: 210 BHP at 2700 RPM
- Propeller: McCauley 2A34C216/90DHB-16E, constant speed, 74.0 in. diameter
- Fuel: 100 or 100LL grade, 80 U.S. Gal. total capacity (72 U.S. Gal. usable)
- Gross Weight: 2900 lbs.
- Maximum Operating Altitude: 24,000 feet MSL
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Inside the 1978–1984 Mooney M20K Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Covers 1978–1984 Mooney M20K aircraft equipped with the Continental TSIO-360-GB1 engine, documenting emergency, normal, and performance operational procedures
- Official Mooney Aircraft Corporation publication, Manual Number 1224, Revision F dated 3-7-84
- Contains 47 performance and configuration charts, 12 emergency checklist tables, and 19 detailed placards and decal specifications
- Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
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- This 1978–1984 edition is the reference for the 25-0001 through 25-0446 serial range, documenting critical systems for the Mooney 231 launch and subsequent airframe updates
Operational Scope and Flight Procedures
The 1978–1984 Mooney M20K Pilot's Operating Handbook provides detailed sections for managing high-altitude operations and normal flight cycles. Initial chapters detail aircraft dimensions and standard weights, while later chapters outline technical data for the electrical system, landing gear, and engine cooling parameters. The factory documentation for this Mooney M20K serves as the primary reference for emergency procedures, including engine power loss, electrical fire in-flight, and manual gear extension methods.
Performance and Technical Specifications
Section 5 of the 1978–1984 Mooney M20K document contains extensive performance data including airspeeds for gear and flap extension. Maximum continuous manifold pressure for the TSIO-360-GB1 engine is documented at 40.0 inches Hg. The propeller governor controls blade angles between 14.7° and 33.0°. Operating fuel limits are listed at 72 U.S. gallons of usable capacity. Service data shown here is for reference only — qualified technicians and the original OEM documentation remain the authoritative source for any hands-on work.
An official 238-page Mooney Aircraft Corporation POH manual covering the 1978–1984 Mooney M20K, documenting flight limitations, performance specifications, and emergency handling protocols for the serial range 25-0001 through 25-0446.
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