2005 Mooney Ovation2 GX

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article provides detailed specifications for the 2005 Mooney Ovation2 GX, with a base/used price of $418,150.
  • It is powered by a 280 hp Continental IO-550G engine, capable of seating 4 people, and has a maximum gross weight of 3368 lbs with a useful load of 1163 lbs.
  • Key performance metrics include a cruise speed of 192 KTAS (at 8000 ft), a maximum range of 1240 nautical miles (at 55% power), and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet.
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Base/used Price: $418,150
Engine make/model: Continental IO-550G
Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 280@2500@SL
Horsepower for takeoff: 280
TBO hrs.: 2000
Fuel type: 100LL
Propeller diameter (in.): 73
Landing gear type: Tri./Retr.
Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3368
Gross weight (lbs.): 3368
Landing weight (lbs.): 3368
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 2205
Empty weight, as tested (lbs.): 2205
Useful load (lbs.): 1163
Payload, full std. fuel (lbs.): 567
Usable fuel, std. (gals.): 89
Oil capacity (qts.): 12
Wingspan: 36 ft. 1 in.
Overall length: 26 ft. 9 in.
Height: 8 ft. 4 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 174.5
Wing loading (lbs./sq. ft.): 19.3
Power loading (lbs./hp.): 12.0
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin doors: 1
Cabin interior length (in.): 12.1
Cabin interior height (in.): 3.7
Cabin interior width (ft.): 3.6
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120
PERFORMANCE
Range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power @ 9,000 ft.: 970
55% power @ 9,000 ft.: 1240
Cruise Speed (8000 ft.) (KTAS): 192
Endurance (75%) (970nm@9000 ft.) (hrs.): 5.0
Endurance (55%) (1240nm@9000 ft.) (hrs.): 7.9
Best rate of climb (SL fpm): 1250
Service ceiling (ft.): 20,000
Vso (kts.): 60
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 900
Takeoff over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1700
Landing ground roll (ft.): 1000
Landing over 50-ft. obstacle (ft.): 1600
Sources: Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest and Mooney Airplane Company

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