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1985 MOONEY M20J
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Mooney M20J listings ($140,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +7 vs comparable listings +10.5%
- Airframe time -1,921 hr vs comps +3.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (22% of comps) +3.6%
- Autopilot (67% of comps) +0.6%
- ADS-B (56% of comps) +1.2%
- Market supply: 24 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 | 2,174 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,121 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | King KFC 150 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GI 275 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | King KMA 24 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS 430W |
Description
Here is the opportunity to own a unique Mooney M20J with TKS Deicing! Performance meet efficiency with the IO-360 producing great power with minimal fuel burn. Precise Flight Speed brakes will bring you back to earth comfortably. This is a true cross-country bird with the Garmin 430W GPS/NAV/COM, MX 20 MFD, ADS-B IN & OUT, KFC 150 Autopilot. Join the Mooney family and take your next journey with N5812T! IFR Certified Located in Sugarland TX -KSGR Always Hangared Complete Logs Annual completed June 2026
Modifications
Speed Brakes TKS Deice System
Avionics
GARMIN GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM GARMIN MX 20 MFD BENDIX-KING KX 155 NAV/COM BENDIX-KING KMA 24 WX10 STORMSCOPE APPAREO STRATUS TRANSPONDER ADS-B IN and OUT BENDIX-KING KFC 150 Autopilot GI 275 EIS
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
89th pct$170k · 89th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
17th pct2,174 hours total (TTAF) · 17th percentile of 6 listings
Engine time
60th pct1,121 hours since major overhaul · 60th 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 | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Serial Number | 24-1559 |
| Registration # | N5812T |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,174 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,121 SMOH |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | GARMIN GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM GARMIN MX 20 MFD BENDIX-KING KX 155 NAV/COM BENDIX-KING KMA 24 WX10 STORMSCOPE APPAREO STRATUS TRANSPONDER ADS-B IN and OUT BENDIX-KING KFC 150 Autopilot GI 275 EIS |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Speed Brakes TKS Deice System |
|---|
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
Actual flight path from FlightAware for N5812T. More flight tracking ›
