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1979 MOONEY M20J 201
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20J 201 listings ($157,297), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +807 hr vs comps -1.6%
- Engine time -170 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Garmin GTN 650 (29% of comps) +7.8%
- Garmin G500 (12% of comps) +12.3%
- No ADS-B (76% of comps have one) -2.0%
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 | 4,919 hrs |
| Engine time | 583.1 SOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN G500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KAP 150 |
| Avionics / ADF | KR 87 |
| Annual | July 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
A beautifully presented and well-equipped IFR Mooney M20J 201, offering the performance and fuel efficiency for which the model is renowned. Engine has 583.1 hours since overhaul and underwent a bulk strip in August 2022, with only 261.8 hours flown since. The propeller has completed 356.6 hours since overhaul, and the propeller governor has just been overhauled with zero hours since overhaul.
Avionics
* Garmin G500 flight display system with GDU 620 Primary Flight Display * Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel * Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM * BendixKing KY 97A VHF COM * BendixKing KAP 150 Autopilot * BendixKing KMD 150 Multi-Function Display * King KR 87 ADF * JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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How this aircraft compares
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Price
24th pct$125k · 24th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
76th pct4,919 hours total (TTAF) · 76th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
12th pct583 hours since overhaul · 12th percentile of 17 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J 201 |
| Serial Number | 24-0885 |
| Registration # | VH-DXS |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,919 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A3B6 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 583.1 SOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | B2D34C214B |
| Prop Time | 356.6 SOH |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | * Garmin G500 flight display system with GDU 620 Primary Flight Display * Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel * Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM * BendixKing KY 97A VHF COM * BendixKing KAP 150 Autopilot * BendixKing KMD 150 Multi-Function Display * King KR 87 ADF * JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | * Last annual inspection and Maintenance Release completed on 6 July 2026 * Current maintenance/run-out report attached |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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