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1981 MOONEY M20J
Starts from the median asking price of 10 comparable Mooney M20J listings ($146,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +2,139 hr vs comps -4.3%
- Engine time -233 hr vs comps +1.9%
- No Autopilot (50% of comps have one) -0.9%
- Market supply: 26 for sale of 1406 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 | 6,487 hrs |
| Engine time | 481 SMOH |
Engines & propellers
Airframe
- Airframe total time
- 6487.8 hrs
Engine
- Time since major overhaul
- 481.6 hrs
Decoded from the seller's description — verify against logbooks.
Description
Serial Number: 24-1212 TACH / TTAF: 6487.8 hrs Engine: Lycoming IO-360-A3B6, S/N RL-30474-51E (roller) (Factory Rebuilt) Engine TSMOH: 481.6 hrs Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497, S/N N54532B Prop Time: 287.6 TT Annual just completed in Aug 2026 by Mooney expert. G100UL approval for N308FW Yes - the Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 is covered by GAMI's G100UL engine approval, STC SE01966WI. GAMI also provides the corresponding Mooney airframe approval through SA01967WI Location - Gig Harbor Washington Useful Load: 1005 lbs Complete Consecutive Logs digitally available, flown weekly. Annual DUE Sep 2027 Lycoming Factory Rebuilt Engine 2018 Premier Engine of Troutdale Oregon IRAN 2020.
Avionics
Serial Number: 24-1212 TACH / TTAF: 6487.8 hrs Engine: Lycoming IO-360-A3B6, S/N RL-30474-51E (roller) (Factory Rebuilt) Engine TSMOH: 481.6 hrs Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497, S/N N54532B Prop Time: 287.6 TT Annual just completed in Aug 2026 by Mooney expert. G100UL approval for N308FW Yes - the Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 is covered by GAMI's G100UL engine approval, STC SE01966WI. GAMI also provides the corresponding Mooney airframe approval through SA01967WI Location - Gig Harbor Washington Useful Load: 1005 lbs Complete Consecutive Logs digitally available, flown weekly. Annual DUE Sep 2027 Lycoming Factory Rebuilt Engine 2018 Premier Engine of Troutdale Oregon IRAN 2020.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›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 ›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.
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
18th pct$119k · 18th percentile of 11 listings
Airframe time
99th pct6,487 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 8 listings
Engine time
33rd pct481 hours since major overhaul · 33rd percentile of 6 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 | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Serial Number | 24-1212 |
| Registration # | N308FW |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,487 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 481 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Serial Number: 24-1212 TACH / TTAF: 6487.8 hrs Engine: Lycoming IO-360-A3B6, S/N RL-30474-51E (roller) (Factory Rebuilt) Engine TSMOH: 481.6 hrs Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497, S/N N54532B Prop Time: 287.6 TT Annual just completed in Aug 2026 by Mooney expert. G100UL approval for N308FW Yes - the Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 is covered by GAMI's G100UL engine approval, STC SE01966WI. GAMI also provides the corresponding Mooney airframe approval through SA01967WI Location - Gig Harbor Washington Useful Load: 1005 lbs Complete Consecutive Logs digitally available, flown weekly. Annual DUE Sep 2027 Lycoming Factory Rebuilt Engine 2018 Premier Engine of Troutdale Oregon IRAN 2020. |
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Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2020 |
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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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