Mooney M20M Bravo Model Guide
Mooney M20M Bravo · Model Guide
Overview
The Mooney M20M Bravo (the service bulletins call it the M20M, Mooney TLS or Mooney Bravo) is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane built from 1989 to 2008. The inputs describe a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540 six-cylinder with oil-cooled exhaust-valve guides. They contain little variant-specific performance data, so confirm figures in the POH.
- Four-seat, single-engine piston airplane, produced 1989 to 2008.
- The Bravo engine adds oil-cooled exhaust-valve guides to address top-end wear on the earlier TLS.
- Early serial numbers (27-0001 onward) are covered by several Mooney service bulletins. Check the logbooks for compliance.
- Standard electrical system: dual batteries and twin 24-volt, 70-amp alternators.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 47 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
When was the Mooney M20M Bravo built?
The Mooney M20M Bravo was produced from 1989 to 2008 as a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane.
What engine-wear issue should I check on a Mooney M20M Bravo?
The earlier TLS needed top-end work at 400 to 500 hours. The Bravo added oil-cooled exhaust-valve guides to address this. Review compression scores and oil consumption history.
Can a Mooney M20M Bravo be flown above 3200 pounds?
For S/N 27-0001 to 27-0052, only after the SB M20-248 retrofit, which allows a takeoff weight of 3368 pounds. Check logbooks for compliance.
What is the Mooney M20M Bravo Model Guide?
The Mooney M20M Bravo Model Guide is a model guide for the Mooney M20M Bravo, dated 2026.
What year was the Mooney M20M Bravo Model Guide published?
The Mooney M20M Bravo Model Guide — the Mooney M20M Bravo model guide on file — is dated 2026.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Mooney M20M Bravo.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More Mooney M20M Bravomanuals & documents
- SERVICE BULLETIN No. 079 Turbocharger Wastegate and Valve Assembly InspectionWeight & Balance
- SERVICE BULLETIN No. 079 Rev. A Turbocharger Wastegate and Valve Assembly InspectionService Bulletins
- FAA Approved Model List (AML) STC SA01899WIType Certificate
- FAA Approved Model List (AML) STC SA02636SEType Certificate
- SERVICE INSTRUCTION M20-88AParts Catalog
- Mooney M-20M TLS BravoService Manual
- AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION NO. 2A3Pilot's Operating Handbook
- SERVICE BULLETIN M20-283AMaintenance Manual
- AOPA PILOT - Mooney M20M Bravo ReviewPilot's Operating Handbook
- SERVICE BULLETIN M20-248Performance Data
- Supplemental Type Certificate for Mooney M20M BravoSupplemental Type Certificate
In this document
Engine and known wear
The Bravo uses a Lycoming TIO-540 with a "wet-head" feature: oil feeds a gallery beside each exhaust-valve guide to cool it. It was fitted because many earlier TLS owners needed top-end work at 400 to 500 hours, with guide wear, rising oil consumption and falling compression. Ask for compression and oil-use history.
Service bulletins to verify
SB M20-248 (S/N 27-0001 to 27-0052): a retrofit is mandatory to fly above 3200 pounds takeoff weight, up to 3368 pounds. SB M20-283A (27-0001 to 27-0321): exhaust deflection shield and new tailpipe V-band clamp. SI M20-88A (27-0001 to 27-0058): stabilizer trim stop modification.
Equipment noted in the review
The 1998 AOPA review lists dual batteries and twin 24-volt, 70-amp alternators as standard. It also praises the leather interior and built-in oxygen system. Avionics vary by airplane, so inspect the installed panel and confirm what the airplane actually has.
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Safety notes
- SB M20-283A: a loose tailpipe V-band clamp nut let hot exhaust gas into the engine compartment. Replace the clamp after two documented removals.
- SI M20-88A: after manually driving the trim wheel to an extreme, the electric trim may not move off the stop. Turn it manually first.
- Check records for turbocharger wastegate assemblies shipped between November 05, 2018 and May 15, 2019 (Hartzell SB 079). Affected units must be replaced.
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Full document text
Mooney M20M Bravo Model Guide The Mooney M20M Bravo (the service bulletins call it the M20M, Mooney TLS or Mooney Bravo) is a four-seat, single-engine piston airplane built from 1989 to 2008. The inputs describe a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540 six-cylinder with oil-cooled exhaust-valve guides. They contain little variant-specific performance data, so confirm figures in the POH. • Four-seat, single-engine piston airplane, produced 1989 to 2008. • The Bravo engine adds oil-cooled exhaust-valve guides to address top-end wear on the earlier TLS. • Early serial numbers (27-0001 onward) are covered by several Mooney service bulletins. Check the logbooks for compliance. • Standard electrical system: dual batteries and twin 24-volt, 70-amp alternators. Engine and known wear The Bravo uses a Lycoming TIO-540 with a "wet-head" feature: oil feeds a gallery beside each exhaust-valve guide to cool it. It was fitted because many earlier TLS owners needed top-end work at 400 to 500 hours, with guide wear, rising oil consumption and falling compression. Ask for compression and oil-use history. Service bulletins to verify SB M20-248 (S/N 27-0001 to 27-0052): a retrofit is mandatory to fly above 3200 pounds takeoff weight, up to 3368 pounds. SB M20-283A (27-0001 to 27-0321): exhaust deflection shield and new tailpipe V-band clamp. SI M20-88A (27-0001 to 27-0058): stabilizer trim stop modification. Equipment noted in the review The 1998 AOPA review lists dual batteries and twin 24-volt, 70-amp alternators as standard. It also praises the leather interior and built-in oxygen system. Avionics vary by airplane, so inspect the installed panel and confirm what the airplane actually has. Safety notes: • SB M20-283A: a loose tailpipe V-band clamp nut let hot exhaust gas into the engine compartment. Replace the clamp after two documented removals. • SI M20-88A: after manually driving the trim wheel to an extreme, the electric trim may not move off the stop. Turn it manually first. • Check records for turbocharger wastegate assemblies shipped between November 05, 2018 and May 15, 2019 (Hartzell SB 079). Affected units must be replaced.