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1981 MOONEY M20J 201 SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20J 201 listings ($157,297), then adjusts for:
- Airframe time -522 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Engine time +805 hr vs comps -6.4%
- Garmin GTN 650 (29% of comps) +7.8%
- No Autopilot (82% of comps have one) -1.5%
- ADS-B (76% of comps) +0.6%
- 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 201 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,590 hrs |
| Engine time | 1558 |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | ASPEN EFD1000 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century 21 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-88 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GMA 347 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 3590 hrs
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 1558 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Detailed Description 1981 Mooney M20J/201 $149k. N1139P. TTAF 3590, SMOH 1558. Anniversary paint scheme with beautiful grey leather interior, MSC and experienced Mooney shop maintenance, no squawks. Annual APR2026 (new dual mag),, IFR due JUN2028. NDH, complete logs, always hangared. Useful load 946#. Modern panel: Aspen EFD1000 Pro, GTN650, GMA347, GDL88 ADSB, Flight-stream 210 Bluetooth and JPI EDM730 Display. Century 21 AP with GPSS and electric trim. Four place intercom. Resealed tanks and replaced gear pucks; engine mounts; windshield; exhaust system; Skytec Starter, Hartzell Q-Tip Prop OH with non-AD hub. This is an immaculate 1981 Mooney M20J/201 reflecting great care and excellent maintenance with no damage history. All major Mooney maintenance items completed with no outstanding squawks or deferred maintenance. This Mooney is ready for cross country travel with WAAS GPS, ADSB (In/Out) and GPSS tracking via the Aspen EFD. Airframe Corrosion inspection SB-M20-208A completed. No corrosion noted during annual inspections or routine maintenance.
Modifications
Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D; 1558 TSMOH (2032 TTSN) by Triad Aviation. Skytec Starter Installed at 1066 SMOH (3098 TTSN). Cylinder #4 replaced at 1,116 SMOH (3148 TTSN). Fuel Injection servo and related components overhauled/replaced at 1160 SMOH (3192 TTSN). Installed new exhaust system 1488 SMOH (3519 TTSN). Overhauled dual magneto installed at 1558 SMOH (3589 TTSN). Compressions APR2026: 1) 73/80; 2) 70/80; 3) 75/80; 4) 73/80
Avionics
MAY2015, Avionics updated with installation of Aspen EFD1000 Pro; Garmin GTN 650 WAAS GPS; Garmin GMA 347 audio panel; Garmin GDL-88 ADSB (in/out) and Garmin Flight-Stream 210 (Bluetooth). Co-pilot PTT switch added and phone jacks for rear seats. King KY-97 - Comm 2; King KNS-80 - Nav 2; King KT76A - transponder. SEP2015, JPI 730 Graphic Engine Display with fuel flow and oil temp installed. AUG2025, Garmin GTN650 software updated to versions 6.73 in compliance with SB 23065 Rev. A and Garmin GDL88 software updated to version 5.3 with SB 23056 Rev. A.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
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 201 lands versus other Mooney M20J 201 listings on fyiAero.
Price
47th pct$149k · 47th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
24th pct3,590 hours total (TTAF) · 24th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
88th pct1,558 engine hours · 88th 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.
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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