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Single-Engine Piston

1965 MOONEY M20C

$117,900 fyiEstimate $82,000–$84,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable MOONEY M20C listings ($78,750), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +578 hr vs comps -1.2%
  • Engine time -981 hr vs comps +2.9%
  • Market supply: 19 for sale of 1256 FAA-registered +3.5%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1965
5,878 hrs
N581SB
3115
LYCOMING O-360-A1D
1
HARTZELL
Virgina
📍 Sturgis, Michigan
Hudson Harold Daniel Co-owned
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Williamsburg, VA

Overview

Make / ModelMOONEY M20C
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time5,878 hrs
Engine time350 SMOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / OtherGarmin GNC 355
AnnualSeptember 1983
InspectionAnnual

Description

1965 Mooney M20C - Only 5878 Hours Total Time Since New, 350 Hours SMOH, 223 Hours SPOH, Brittan Industries Auto Pilot, Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator, Garmin G5 HSI, Garmin GNC-355 GPS / COMM Featuring WAAS, Garmin GNC-250 GPS NAV / COMM, Garmin GTSX-320A Transponder, Uavionics Sky Beacon (ADS-B Out), Garmin GS-15 USB Charging Port, Hartzell 3-Blade Propeller, Lake Aero Speed Mods, Plane Power Alternator STC, Plane Power, Power Flow Exhaust, 983 Pounds Useful Load, Asking $117,900.

Modifications

SUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • Hartzell 3 Blade Propeller • Polished Spinner • Whelen Belly Strobe • Alpha Industries Shoulder Harness Kit Upgrade • LASAR “Smooth” Belly Fairing STC • Plane Power Alternator STC • Plane Power Power Flow Exhaust STC • Lake Aero Styling Tail Root Fairings STC • Lake Aero Styling Aileron and Flap Gap Seals STC • Lake Aero Styling Flap Hinge Fairings STC • Lake Aero Styling Cowling Fairing STC • Electric Auto Step • Vernier Throttle Control • Wing Tip Strobes • Engine Primer System • Cabin Overhead Light • Brackett Air Filter • Alternate Static Source

Avionics

• Brittan Industries LSA-1 Flight Control System • PS Engineering Audio Panel • Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator • Garmin G5 HSI • Garmin GNC-355 GPS / COMM – (WAAS Approved) • Garmin GNC-250 GPS / NAV / COMM - (VFR Navigation) • Garmin GTX-320A Transponder • Uavionix Skybeacon (ADS-B Out) • Garmin GSB-15 USB Charging Port – (Co-Pilot) • Push to Talk Switch – (Pilot Yoke) • Push to Talk Switch – (Co-Pilot Yoke) • Avionics Master Switch • Intercom Jacks– (4 place)

How this aircraft compares

Where this MOONEY M20C lands versus other MOONEY M20C listings on fyiAero.

Price

90th pct
$69k$135kThis aircraft · $118k

$118k · 90th percentile of 10 listings

Airframe time

80th pct
1,6686,530This aircraft · 5,878

5,878 hours total (TTAF) · 80th percentile of 10 listings

Engine time

11th pct
3501,974This aircraft · 350

350 hours since major overhaul · 11th percentile of 9 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year1965
ManufacturerMOONEY
ModelM20C
Serial Number3115
Registration #N581SB
ConditionUsed
Based atVirgina

Airframe

Total Time5,878

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-360-A1D
Engine 1 Time350 SMOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Prop ManufacturerHARTZELL
Prop Time223
Number of Blades3

Avionics

Avionics/Radios• Brittan Industries LSA-1 Flight Control System • PS Engineering Audio Panel • Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator • Garmin G5 HSI • Garmin GNC-355 GPS / COMM – (WAAS Approved) • Garmin GNC-250 GPS / NAV / COMM - (VFR Navigation) • Garmin GTX-320A Transponder • Uavionix Skybeacon (ADS-B Out) • Garmin GSB-15 USB Charging Port – (Co-Pilot) • Push to Talk Switch – (Pilot Yoke) • Push to Talk Switch – (Co-Pilot Yoke) • Avionics Master Switch • Intercom Jacks– (4 place)

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentSUPER FEATURES / OPTIONS / UPGRADES • Hartzell 3 Blade Propeller • Polished Spinner • Whelen Belly Strobe • Alpha Industries Shoulder Harness Kit Upgrade • LASAR “Smooth” Belly Fairing STC • Plane Power Alternator STC • Plane Power Power Flow Exhaust STC • Lake Aero Styling Tail Root Fairings STC • Lake Aero Styling Aileron and Flap Gap Seals STC • Lake Aero Styling Flap Hinge Fairings STC • Lake Aero Styling Cowling Fairing STC • Electric Auto Step • Vernier Throttle Control • Wing Tip Strobes • Engine Primer System • Cabin Overhead Light • Brackett Air Filter • Alternate Static Source

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusANNUAL DUE: March 1, 2027 BI-ANNUAL IFR CHECKS DUE: September 19, 2027 ELT BATTERY DUE: April, 2028 USEFUL LOAD: 983 Pounds NOTATIONS Gear Up Landing Incident was recorded in the Airframe Logs September 25, 1974 @ 1855 Hours Total Time. with repairs to the aircraft. (No 337 on file) Airframe Logs indicate the Aircraft had belly repairs performed in September 1983 @ 3373 Hours Total Time. (5ea) Belly Skins and (4ea) Bulkheads. Airframe Log indicate the Aircraft had a gear up incident with repairs performed in June 2003 @ 5166.7 Hours Total Time. Specifications are Subject to Verification upon the Buyer’s Inspection of the Aircraft. Optional aircraft transition flight training solutions are available. We accept trades and offer a variety of low fixed rate interest rate financing solutions up to 20 years. Bartelt Aviation does not endorse nor are we affiliated with Currency Finance, Avemco, or the Aircraft Cost Calculator that may be attached to our aircraft online sales ads. Bartelt Aviation has the ability to refer you to an Aircraft Lender and an Insurance Agent that should be able to provide you with lower cost options and superior customer service. Ask your Bartelt Aviation Sales person for details.