New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar December 8th, 2025

The Mooney M20 family stands out as one of general aviation’s most enduring four-seat designs. First flown in 1953 and certified in 1955, it became the company’s most successful program, with more than eleven thousand units produced across several production runs that stretched into 2019. Early models featured wooden wings and tails, but the line quickly transitioned to all-metal construction, retaining the hallmark low-wing layout, retractable gear, and a steel tube cabin structure covered in aluminum. The M20 became widely respected for combining high cruise speeds with fuel efficiency, a reputation established as early as the late 1950s when the 150-horsepower version could reach 170 miles per hour.

Over the decades, Mooney refined the M20 with new engines, longer fuselages, improved aerodynamics, and optional systems such as a positive-control autopilot, ram-air induction, and turbocharging. The family grew from short-body variants like the M20C and M20E to the longer-cabin configurations introduced in the M20F, M20K, and later models. Despite production pauses and changes in ownership, the M20 remained known for a distinctive forward-leaning tail, exceptional speed for its horsepower class, and a loyal base of pilots who valued its blend of performance and range. By the 1970s and 1980s, models like the 231, 252, and later the Bravo and Acclaim showed how far the airframe could be pushed in pursuit of higher performance.

The M20J variant, introduced in 1977, became one of the most iconic members of the series. Often referred to as the Mooney 201, it earned that nickname by achieving 201 miles per hour on only 200 horsepower, a benchmark that underscored the success of Roy LoPresti’s aerodynamic improvements. These refinements included new engine cooling, faired hinge lines, flush access panels, improved gear doors, and a more efficient propeller. The result was a clean, efficient airframe that delivered true high performance without turbocharging or dramatic fuel burn. The M20J became a strong seller and set the standard for what a normally aspirated Mooney could do, securing its place as a standout in the lineup.

This M20J overshot the runway, and the tree line was unforgiving, sending it to the disassembly process at BAS Part Sales, where we will recover every usable piece and part.

We're going to get lots of goodies from this aircraft:

• Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D, prop strike, 1733 since reman (no sticker from Lycoming)
• Garmin GTN-750 (SOLD)
• Dual Garmin G5’s (SOLD
• Garmin GFC-500 Autopilot (SOLD)
• Garmin GMA-350C Bluetooth Audio Panel
• Garmin GNC-215 Nav/Comm Radio
• Appareo Stratus ESG ADS-B Out Transponder
• New style control yokes
• Cleveland wheels and brakes
• Rosen visors
   

The Beechcraft Bonanza has earned its place as one of the most recognizable single-engine airplanes in general aviation. Introduced in the late 1940s, it broke from the traditional tailwheel, fabric-covered designs common at the time by offering an all-metal airframe, a clean low-wing layout, and retractable tricycle landing gear. Its early V-tail versions became famous for both performance and style, giving the Bonanza a reputation as a fast, comfortable, and modern traveling machine. Over the years, the design evolved through numerous improvements in structure, engines, systems, and interior refinement. Yet, it has always held onto the core qualities that made it successful from day one.

As the decades progressed, the Bonanza family expanded into multiple branches, including straight-tail and stretched-cabin models that helped reach a wider range of pilots and missions. That growth created one of the most diverse and enduring product lines in aviation. Pilots embraced the Bonanza for its mix of speed, handling, and cross-country capability. Owners appreciated its solid construction and its ability to remain relevant through changing technology and customer expectations. Its long production run reflects how well the original concept was executed and how consistently Beechcraft refined it to meet modern needs.

The A36 variant stands out as the most balanced and versatile version of the Bonanza line. It came with an extended fuselage, a full set of cabin windows, and a pair of rear doors that made loading passengers and baggage far easier than earlier models. The cabin layout offered proper seating for six with enough comfort for long trips. Throughout its production life, the A36 also benefited from improved engines, modernized panels, and better system reliability. Its blend of space, performance, and practicality made it a favorite among owners, and it remains one of the strongest representations of what the Bonanza brand became.

A treasure trove of parts will come from this aircraft:

• Engine (SOLD)
• Garmin GNS-430W WAAS/GPS/Nav/Comm
• Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
• Garmin GMA-345 Bluetooth Audio Panel
• Garmin Flightstream 210
• S-Tec Autopilot
• King KX-155 Nav/Comm
• Dual Yoke  
• Rosen Visors
• LED Beacon
• Flap and landing gear motors
• Landing gear transmission

The Cessna 177 arrived in the late 1960s as Cessna’s forward-looking alternative to the 172, introducing a cleaner cantilever wing and a sleeker cabin layout that improved visibility and overall handling. Early models used a 150-horsepower engine and featured a stabilator for better low-speed control, all part of an effort to modernize the high-wing line while giving pilots a clearer view by moving the cabin forward of the wing’s leading edge. Production ran from 1968 through 1978, and the airframe gained a reputation for excellent upward visibility and unobstructed photo-friendly sightlines thanks to the lack of wing struts.

The design went through several refinements as Cessna worked to improve performance and address early pilot-induced oscillation issues. Solutions arrived through factory-supplied modifications known as Operation Cardinal Rule and by boosting power in later versions. The airframe’s evolution placed it between the 172 and 182 families in both capability and market position, and owners appreciated the Cardinal’s blend of modern lines, solid cruise efficiency, and comfortable cabin layout.

The 177B, introduced for the 1970 model year, brought the most significant step forward in the line’s development. It received a redesigned wing with a new airfoil, a constant speed propeller, and several smaller improvements that sharpened handling and improved efficiency. Empty weight increased by roughly 145 pounds, and maximum takeoff weight was raised to 2,500 pounds, giving the 177B a greater useful load and a more refined flight feel. This version became the most polished fixed-gear Cardinal and remains the most sought-after non-retractable variant today.

This beauty has a lot to offer!:

• Lycoming O-360-A1F6 (Bent crankshaft,.050)(SMOH: 601 / TT: 5310)
• McCauley 2D34C202 2-Blade Prop Hub
• Garmin GTN-750Xi GPS/Nav/Comm
• Garmin GMA-35C Remote Audio Panel Bluetooth
• JPI EDM-730 Engine Monitor w/ probes
• Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out Transponder
• Garmin GI-106B CDI indicator (Broken knob)
• Garmin GFC Autopilot (SOLD)
• Garmin GNC-255A Nav/Comm (SOLD)
• Dual Garmin G5’s (SOLD)
• Carry thru spar passed inpection (have paperwork but not 8130)
• Main landing gear strut fairings

The Piper PA-46 line was created to deliver true cabin-class comfort in a single-engine platform, and it has evolved into one of the most capable families in personal and business aviation. Early models were piston-powered and pressurized, allowing owners to fly higher and farther than most light aircraft of the era. Page 1 of the document shows how Piper refined the design over time, introducing improved engines, modern avionics, and updated airframes that led to today’s M-Class lineup. By the mid-2020s, the PA-46 had expanded into piston and turboprop versions that share a common focus on efficiency, range, and safety while offering the feel of a small executive aircraft.

The line’s legacy is built on its long production run, first certified in 1983 and still active today. Page 1 notes that it was one of the earliest pressurized singles offered to the civilian market, which helped cement its reputation. The aircraft’s six-seat layout, stable handling, and strong cruise performance made it attractive to owners who needed weather capability and long legs without moving into twin-engine or jet territory. The later models highlighted on page 2 show how Piper added advanced Garmin avionics, envelope protection, and other safety-driven updates that continue to define the platform’s modern identity.

The PA-46-310P stands out as the original Malibu and remains unique within the family. According to page 1, it uses a Continental TSIO-520BE rated at 310 horsepower, giving it lower fuel burn, significant range, and the ability to cruise lean of peak. With a maximum cruising range of 1,550 nautical miles with reserves, it outpaces the latter 350-horsepower version in pure distance capability. It also set multiple world speed records in the late 1980s, which are listed on page 1, underscoring its efficiency and performance at altitude. This combination of long-range, record-setting capability, and the original, clean-wing design makes the 310P a distinct chapter in the PA-46 story.