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1978 MOONEY M20J 201
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20J 201 listings ($157,297), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time +1,748 hr vs comps -3.5%
- Engine time -139 hr vs comps +1.1%
- No Autopilot (82% of comps have one) -1.5%
- ADS-B (76% of comps) +0.6%
- Market supply: 25 for sale of 1407 FAA-registered +3.5%
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 | 5,860 hrs |
| Engine time | 614 SOH |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | GARMIN GNC-355, Garmin SL30 |
| Annual | November 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
A nicely equipped and affordable '201'. Fresh out of an extensive annual inspection and ready to go to work!
Modifications
705 Hours Since Prop Overhaul. 2-Blade McCauley. JPI EDM-830 Color Digital and Graphic Engine Monitor with Fuel Computer Option, Vernier Prop and Throttle Controls.
Avionics
Garmin GNC-355 WAAS GPS / FMS / Com Radio. Garmin G-5 Electronic Attitude Indicator (EADI). Garmin G-5 Electronic Horizontal Situational Indicator (EHSI). Garmin SL-30 Slim Line Nav / Com with ILS. Garmin GAD-29B GPS/Nav Interface Adapter. Stratus ESG Digital ADS-B Transponder. UPS/Apollo SL10-M Audio Panel.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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
12th pct$115k · 12th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
94th pct5,860 hours total (TTAF) · 94th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
18th pct614 hours since overhaul · 18th percentile of 17 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 | 24-0491 |
| Registration # | N201YN |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 5,860 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 614 SOH |
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| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNC-355 WAAS GPS / FMS / Com Radio. Garmin G-5 Electronic Attitude Indicator (EADI). Garmin G-5 Electronic Horizontal Situational Indicator (EHSI). Garmin SL-30 Slim Line Nav / Com with ILS. Garmin GAD-29B GPS/Nav Interface Adapter. Stratus ESG Digital ADS-B Transponder. UPS/Apollo SL10-M Audio Panel. |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | JPI EDM-830 Color Digital and Graphic Engine Monitor with Fuel Computer Option, Vernier Prop and Throttle Controls. |
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Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | 705 Hours Since Prop Overhaul. 2-Blade McCauley. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Recent Don Maxwell Annual that included all new landing gear shock discs in addition to the replacement of crankcase due to a crack. Note, all internal components visually inspected including the camshaft and the tappets. Next annual due November 2026. IFR Certs next due November 2027. 1989 gear collapse and 1999 gear up during recurrency training. Both incidents are reported by the NTSB as 'minor' damage. |
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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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