1983 MOONEY M20J
Starts from the median asking price of 6 comparable MOONEY M20J listings ($134,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
- Airframe time -935 hr vs comps +1.9%
- Engine time -121 hr vs comps +0.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- 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 | 3,160 hrs |
| Engine time | 700 SMOH |
| Avionics / flight deck | GARMIN GTN 650XI |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 |
| Avionics / Other | Garmin GI 275, Garmin GTN 650Xi |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
1983 Mooney M20J – Garmin GTN 650Xi, GI 275, GTX345, Fresh Engine Overhaul This is a clean, well-maintained 1983 Mooney M20J that has been meticulously cared for and continuously upgraded. Originally operated in Canada and more recently by a Connecticut flying club, the aircraft has complete, organized logbooks and no known damage history. The panel is what sets this aircraft apart. It is equipped with a Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder, Garmin GI 275, PS Engineering PMA450B audio panel, Bendix/King KAP 150 autopilot, KCS55A HSI, engine monitor, and Horizon digital tach. The aircraft is also pre-wired for a Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, making a future upgrade straightforward. The Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D was professionally overhauled by Reliable Horsepower in January 2022 and currently has approximately 700 hours since overhaul. The McCauley constant-speed propeller was overhauled at the same time. Additional equipment includes: Speed brakes Electric trim Tanis engine preheat Whelen LED landing and tail lights Six-place PS Engineering intercom Digital CO detector ACK E-04 ELT Sun visors The aircraft has approximately 3,160 hours total time, a useful load of approximately 906 pounds, current annual, current IFR certification, and no known damage history. It has been flown regularly and maintained without regard to expense. If you're looking for an IFR-capable M20J with an exceptional Garmin panel and a recently overhauled engine, you'll be hard-pressed to find another equipped this well in this price range.
Modifications
Speed brakes Electric trim Tanis engine preheat Whelen LED landing and tail lights Six-place PS Engineering intercom Digital CO detector ACK E-04 ELT Sun visors
Avionics
- Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, - Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder - Garmin GI 275, PS Engineering PMA450B audio panel - Bendix/King KAP 150 autopilot - KCS55A HSI - Engine monitor - Horizon digital tach
How this aircraft compares
Where this MOONEY M20J lands versus other MOONEY M20J listings on fyiAero.
Price
50th pct$130k · 50th percentile of 6 listings
Airframe time
17th pct3,160 hours total (TTAF) · 17th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
40th pct700 hours since major overhaul · 40th 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 | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Condition | Used |
| Registration # | N432MJ |
| FlightRules | IFR |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,160 |
|---|---|
| Range | 1,125 NM |
| Useful Load | 906 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
| Speedbrakes | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A3B6D |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 700 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2022 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|
Avionics
| Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTN 650XI |
|---|---|
| Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN |
| GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GTX345 |
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | - Garmin GTN 650Xi WAAS GPS/NAV/COM, - Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder - Garmin GI 275, PS Engineering PMA450B audio panel - Bendix/King KAP 150 autopilot - KCS55A HSI - Engine monitor - Horizon digital tach |
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Speed brakes Electric trim Tanis engine preheat Whelen LED landing and tail lights Six-place PS Engineering intercom Digital CO detector ACK E-04 ELT Sun visors |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual is current. |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | N432MJ Prop 1990-2025.pdf N432MJ Engine 2019-2021.pdf N432MJ AF Log 2022-2026.pdf N432MJ AF Log 1990-2019.pdf N432MJ AF Log 1990-2018.pdf N432MJ AF 2017-2022.pdf N432MJ AF 1983-1990.pdf |
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