| Tail Number / N-Number | N252YU |
| Manufacturer | MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. |
| Model | M20K |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 25-1089 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | TSIO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHMITT DAVID E |
| Street | 2308 WALNUT RIDGE LN |
| City | CHARLOTTESVILLE |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 22911-2200 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Albemarle County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1986-12-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1991-02-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50460445 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A26125 |