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1987 MOONEY M20J 201
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20J 201 listings ($157,297), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- Airframe time -512 hr vs comps +1.0%
- Engine time +847 hr vs comps -6.8%
- No Autopilot (82% of comps have one) -1.5%
- No ADS-B (76% of comps have one) -2.0%
- Market supply: 25 for sale of 1407 FAA-registered +3.5%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Mooney M20J 201 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,600 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,600 SMOH |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Lovely plane, flys at 143 KTS true at 8,500 ft. burning 10 gal. per hour - 3,600 Hours Total Time 1,600 since overhaul. I have also flown her from AZ to MN at 16,000 ft same speed burning 7.5 GPH. She had a prop strike and IRAN with partial right wing re-skin many years and hundreds of hours ago, before we purchased. Annual is current as of mid June, My partner is not able to fly at the moment, and not sure when he will return to regular flying - prompting sale opportunity, We will sell the entire plane or entertain potential new partnership person if you only want a 50% interest. Loan balance on plane is 103,000. Engine logs are digital.
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Mooney M20J 201 lands versus other Mooney M20J 201 listings on fyiAero.
Price
29th pct$129k · 29th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
29th pct3,600 hours total (TTAF) · 29th percentile of 17 listings
Engine time
94th pct1,600 hours since major overhaul · 94th 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J 201 |
| Serial Number | 24-1603 |
| Registration # | N5681C |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KDVT |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,600 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A1 |
|---|---|
| Engine Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 1,600 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Inspection Status
| 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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