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1978 MOONEY M20J 201
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Mooney M20J 201 listings ($159,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time -126 hr vs comps +0.3%
- Engine time +57 hr vs comps -0.5%
- Modern GPS navigator (42% of comps) +2.7%
- ADS-B (68% of comps) +0.8%
- Market supply: 27 for sale of 1406 FAA-registered +3.4%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Mooney M20J 201 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,228 hrs |
| Engine time | 792.3 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | S-TEC |
| Annual | 04/01/2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
N301KC is a well-equipped Mooney 201 with a Garmin-based IFR panel, S-TEC 55X autopilot, retractable gear and economical cross-country capability.
Modifications
Retractable landing gear
Avionics
Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM King KX 155 NAV / COM with glideslope JPI EDM-830 engine / fuel monitor AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In / Out transponder Garmin GMA 345 audio panel S-TEC 55X autopilot with coupled approaches Retractable gear / classic Mooney efficiency
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Mooney M20J 201 lands versus other Mooney M20J 201 listings on fyiAero.
Price
37th pct$130k · 37th percentile of 19 listings
Airframe time
47th pct4,228 hours total (TTAF) · 47th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
67th pct792 hours since major overhaul · 67th percentile of 15 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
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J 201 |
| Serial Number | 24-0414 |
| Registration # | N301KC |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,228.2 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine Horsepower | 200 HP |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 792.3 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Time | 729.3 SMOH |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments Garmin GNS 430W WAAS GPS / NAV / COM King KX 155 NAV / COM with glideslope JPI EDM-830 engine / fuel monitor AIRCRAFT OVERVIEW Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In / Out transponder Garmin GMA 345 audio panel S-TEC 55X autopilot with coupled approaches Retractable gear / classic Mooney efficiency |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Retractable landing gear |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | 04/01/2026 Last Annual |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Mooney M20J 201
Typical model-level figures for the Mooney M20J 201 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 690 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 170 kts · 196 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 880.0 / 770.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The M20J 201 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
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