LONG RANGE UPGRADE FOR MOONEY
Since 1986, the Monroy Long Range Fuel Tanks are the only ones FAA STC approved for Mooney Models M20C, E, F, J, K, L, M, R and M20TN. They have gone through extensive engineering and flight testing to assure reliable operation. There are over 700 Mooneys worldwide with this upgrade. The upgrade is also approved by the LBA in Germany, the ENAC in Italy, and the CAA in Australia.The Long Range Upgrade provides an increase in range performance of 69% for the M20C and M20E models to 33% for the M20M (Bravo) and M20R (Ovation) models. This range increase is provided by the addition of two long range fuel tanks in the wings. Each tank holds up to 18 gallons a side (15 gallons with speed brake) for a total of 36 gallons (30 with speed brakes).
Model |
Standard Fuel Capacity |
Upgraded Fuel Capacity |
Standard Range* |
Upgraded Range* |
M20C Ranger |
52 Gallons |
88 Gallons |
800 NM |
1300 NM |
M20E Chaparral |
52 Gallons |
88 Gallons |
850 NM |
1350 NM |
M20F Executive |
64 Gallons |
100 Gallons |
900 NM |
1400 NM |
M20J MSE M20K 231/252 |
64 Gallons 76 Gallons |
100 Gallons 106 Gallons |
1150 NM 1368 NM |
1800 NM 1900 NM |
M20L Porsche |
60 Gallons |
96 Gallons |
960 NM |
1536 NM |
M20M TLS BRAVO |
90 Gallons |
120 Gallons |
1170 NM |
1560 NM |
M20R Ovation |
100 Gallons |
130 Gallons |
1860 NM |
2400 NM |
M20TN Acclaim |
100 Gallons |
130 Gallons |
1445 NM |
1852 NM |
*No-reserve range at 50% power at 15,000 feet, zero wind. Range varies with weight and mixture leaning.
MEASURABLE BENEFITS
In addition to increasing the range, it allows your Mooney to run at higher power setting, thus achieving higher cruise speeds for long trips where it is most desirable, without lengthy fuel stops. On a 1200 NM trip, this speed difference can be from 20 KTS for the M20J to 50 KTS for the M20M. This difference translates to a savings of three hours on the average 2400 NM round trip (1200 NM each way). Safety is also improved by having a larger fuel reserve at your destination (especially under IMC). For those remote destinations where there is no fuel available (or is too expensive), it allows you to reach them with the return fuel onboard.
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COST EFFECTIVE UPGRADE
The Long Range Upgrade allows the Mooney Airplanes to perform mission profiles rivaled only by more expensive aircraft such as some turboprops, business jets and airlines. The cost of these tanks can be recovered in about 15 long trips or less depending on how much you value your time. There is no other upgrade or modification that can improve the cruise performance by so much.
Monroy Aerospace Corp., P.O. Box 8217, Coral Springs, Florida 33075 USA
Tel +1-954-294-9006 Fax +1-954-344-5269