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1978 MOONEY M20J
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Mooney M20J listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +463 hr vs comps -0.9%
- Engine time -178 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Autopilot (56% of comps) +0.8%
- ADS-B (44% of comps) +1.4%
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,210 hrs |
| Engine time | 943 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 330ES |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | STEC 60 |
| 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).
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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 lands versus other Mooney M20J listings on fyiAero.
Price
22nd pct$129k · 22nd percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
67th pct4,210 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
40th pct943 hours since major overhaul · 40th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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). |
|---|
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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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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