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 +1,041 hr vs comps -3.1%
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,981 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,863 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
Description
1978 Mooney M20J 201 with 3981 Total Time. Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D with 1863 TSMO. No Damage History, Well Maintained, Complete Logs, Always Hangered, Second Owner Aircraft and Flown Regularly. Hangered in Southern California at Fullerton Airport. Modern Composite Wingtips, Including new Windshield and Side Windows. Installed Speed Mods and Improved Cabin Insulation all installed by LASAR.
Avionics
Garmin GTX-345 Transponder With GPS, Bluetooth, with ADSB IN/OUT King KX-170B Nav/Comm w/Localizer King KNS-80 Nav w/Localizer and Glideslope King KY-92 Comm King KMA-24 Audio Panel Edo-Aire Century II 2 Axis Autopilot
How this aircraft compares
Where this MOONEY M20J lands versus other MOONEY M20J listings on fyiAero.
Price
17th pct$95k · 17th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
50th pct3,981 hours total (TTAF) · 50th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,863 hours since major overhaul · 99th 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 |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N4247H |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,981 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 998 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A3B6D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,863 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTX-345 Transponder With GPS, Bluetooth, with ADSB IN/OUT King KX-170B Nav/Comm w/Localizer King KNS-80 Nav w/Localizer and Glideslope King KY-92 Comm King KMA-24 Audio Panel Edo-Aire Century II 2 Axis Autopilot |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 1978 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 1978 |
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Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | Current Logs 5-2026.pdf Prop Log Books N4247H.pdf Engine_Log 2.pdf Engine_Log 1.pdf Airframe Log 2.pdf Airframe Log 1.pdf |
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