1978 MOONEY M20J 201
Starts from the median asking price of 18 comparable MOONEY M20J 201 listings ($137,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time -408 hr vs comps +0.8%
- Engine time -374 hr vs comps +1.1%
- Market supply: 31 for sale of 1407 FAA-registered +2.8%
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 | 3,575 hrs |
| Engine time | 441 STOH |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description This aircraft is ready to fly with a fresh annual inspection July 2026. A new engine with dual magnetos was installed in 2000. All Logbooks and ADs are available via Zip file on request. Same owner since December 1978, no major damage, original paint except for the cowl. Hangared in Chino, Ca. Right and left fuel tanks were resealed in 2023 and 2025 respectively.
Modifications
New Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 Installed in 2000 , 1291 hrs since new. Crankshaft replaced under Warranty by the factory after 181 hrs. Top overhaul 441 hrs ago. Lycoming just extended the TBO to 2600 hrs. Propeller had a complete overhaul in 2025, just 28 hrs ago.
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How this aircraft compares
Where this MOONEY M20J 201 lands versus other MOONEY M20J 201 listings on fyiAero.
Price
11th pct$110k · 11th percentile of 18 listings
Airframe time
44th pct3,575 hours total (TTAF) · 44th percentile of 18 listings
Engine time
11th pct441 hours since top overhaul · 11th percentile of 18 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
