1978 MOONEY M20J
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Mooney M20J listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time +601 hr vs comps -1.2%
- Engine time -636 hr vs comps +5.1%
- 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 | 4,348 hrs |
| Engine time | 485 SNEW |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200, ASPEN EA100 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GTN 750 |
| Annual | August 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
A full Garmin Panel featuring a GTN-75O. Low time upgraded (A3B6) engine.
Modifications
O&N Fuel Bladders (55 Gallons), JPI EDM-700 Graphic and Digital Engine Monitor including Fuel Flow, Wing Root Leading Edge Fairings, Aileron Gap Seals, Overlapping Nose Gear Doors, Elevator and Rudder Hinge Covers.
Avionics
Garmin GTN-750 WAAS GPS / Nav / Com/ Touch Screen Flight Management System. Aspen EFD-1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen EA-100 Autopilot Interface. Garmin G-5 Standby Attitude Indicator. Garmin GR-225 Nav / Com with Garmin GI-106 Indicator. Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B In and Out - Nexrad Radar and Traffic). Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel / Intercom. King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold.
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
56th pct$149k · 56th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
83rd pct4,348 hours total (TTAF) · 83rd percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
20th pct485 hours since new · 20th 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 | 24-0400 |
| Registration # | N201XF |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,348 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 485 SNEW |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GTN-750 WAAS GPS / Nav / Com/ Touch Screen Flight Management System. Aspen EFD-1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen EA-100 Autopilot Interface. Garmin G-5 Standby Attitude Indicator. Garmin GR-225 Nav / Com with Garmin GI-106 Indicator. Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B In and Out - Nexrad Radar and Traffic). Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel / Intercom. King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold. |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | O&N Fuel Bladders (55 Gallons), JPI EDM-700 Graphic and Digital Engine Monitor including Fuel Flow, Wing Root Leading Edge Fairings, Aileron Gap Seals, Overlapping Nose Gear Doors, Elevator and Rudder Hinge Covers. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Due August 2026. IFR Certs Due July 2026. All Logs. |
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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.
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Last flight
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