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 +370 hr vs comps -0.7%
- Engine time +67 hr vs comps -0.2%
- 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 | 4,354 hrs |
| Engine time | 883 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Aspen EFD1000, King KX-155, Garmin GNS-430W |
| Annual | Jun 2002 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
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Modifications
Reiff engine preheat system LASAR Dorsal Fin Fairings LASAR Tail Root Fairing LASAR Horizontal, Rudder, and Elevator Hinge Cover Fairings Whelen LED landing light
Avionics
Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD with GPSS Aspen EFD 1000 MFD Aspen EFD 500 MFD Aspen Emergency Backup Battery RC Allen RCA 2600-3 and RC Allen Emergency Standby Power Unit STEC 30 Autopilot Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COMGNS 430W #1 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In and Out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel JPI EDM 830 comprehensive color engine management system King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm P2 Inc. Audio Advisor System Vertical Card Compass E.I. Inc. R-1 RPM Gauge E.I. Inc. M-1 Manifold Pressure Gauge E.I. Inc. SC-5 Clock/timer E.I. Inc. VA-1A-50 Voltmeter
How this aircraft compares
Where this MOONEY M20J 201 lands versus other MOONEY M20J 201 listings on fyiAero.
Price
83rd pct$170k · 83rd percentile of 18 listings
Airframe time
83rd pct4,354 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 18 listings
Engine time
67th pct883 hours since major overhaul · 67th 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.
General
| Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J 201 |
| Serial Number | 24-0631 |
| Registration # | N33YZ |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KLAL |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,354 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,740 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A3B6D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 883 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
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Avionics
| WAAS | Yes |
|---|---|
| LPV | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD with GPSS Aspen EFD 1000 MFD Aspen EFD 500 MFD Aspen Emergency Backup Battery RC Allen RCA 2600-3 and RC Allen Emergency Standby Power Unit STEC 30 Autopilot Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COMGNS 430W #1 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In and Out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel JPI EDM 830 comprehensive color engine management system King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm P2 Inc. Audio Advisor System Vertical Card Compass E.I. Inc. R-1 RPM Gauge E.I. Inc. M-1 Manifold Pressure Gauge E.I. Inc. SC-5 Clock/timer E.I. Inc. VA-1A-50 Voltmeter |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Reiff engine preheat system LASAR Dorsal Fin Fairings LASAR Tail Root Fairing LASAR Horizontal, Rudder, and Elevator Hinge Cover Fairings Whelen LED landing light |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2012 |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Midwest Based and Hangared Complete Logbooks Damage history – LH wingtip outer rib replaced in Jun 2002 due to hangar rash; LH flap replaced with new in Dec 2011 (prior to paint) due to hangar rash. NO MAJOR DAMAGE HISTORY Annual Due (10/2026) Pitot Static / Altimeter /Transponder Due (12/2027) ELT battery due (08/2027) Aircraft hangered in Lakeland Florida |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N33YZ - 2025.Current.logbook.pdf 2016.Currentenginelogbook.pdf 2011.2021logbook.pdf 2011.2016enginelogbook.pdf 2007.2011logbook.pdf 2004.2011enginelogbook.pdf 1994.2006logbook.pdf 1987.2014proplogbooks.pdf 1978.1979logbook.pdf |
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