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1978 MOONEY M20J
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable MOONEY M20J listings ($134,950), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +114 hr vs comps -0.2%
- Engine time +121 hr vs comps -0.4%
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,210 hrs |
| Engine time | 943 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX330 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Annual | December 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
We sold this one to the owner about 17 years ago. Speed and Altitude available from the Turbo Bullet conversion (near 231 speeds but on the Lycoming engine that a lot of pilots prefer).
Modifications
Turbo Bullet Conversion (Get 231 speeds but with the Lycoming engine). Precise Flight Speed Brakes. One Piece Fiberglass Belly. Enclosed Wing Tip Mod. Engine Monitor and Fuel Computer. Mid-Continent Clock / Chronometer with USB Plugs. Digital Tachometer.
Avionics
Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Color Map. Garmin G-5 ADI. Garmin G-5 HSI. Garmin GTX-330-ES ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B Out). STEC 60-2 Autopilot (Glide Slope / Glide Path Coupling). Owner says AP needs some work. We have a good STEC shop nearby. STEC GPS Steering (GPSS).
How this aircraft compares
Where this MOONEY M20J lands versus other MOONEY M20J listings on fyiAero.
Price
33rd pct$129k · 33rd percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
67th pct4,210 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
60th pct943 hours since major overhaul · 60th percentile of 5 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 |
| Serial Number | 24-0381 |
| Registration # | N201MV |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,210 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 943 SMOH |
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| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Color Map. Garmin G-5 ADI. Garmin G-5 HSI. Garmin GTX-330-ES ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B Out). STEC 60-2 Autopilot (Glide Slope / Glide Path Coupling). Owner says AP needs some work. We have a good STEC shop nearby. STEC GPS Steering (GPSS). |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Turbo Bullet Conversion (Get 231 speeds but with the Lycoming engine). Precise Flight Speed Brakes. One Piece Fiberglass Belly. Enclosed Wing Tip Mod. Engine Monitor and Fuel Computer. Mid-Continent Clock / Chronometer with USB Plugs. Digital Tachometer. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Due December 2026. Tanks were stripped and resealed several years ago. |
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