1987 MOONEY M20J 205
Starts from the median asking price of 31 comparable Mooney 205/20J series listings ($157,297), then adjusts for:
- Year +6 vs comparable listings +9.0%
- Airframe time -283 hr vs comps +0.6%
- Engine time +1,033 hr vs comps -8.3%
- ADS-B (71% of comps) +0.8%
- 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 205 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,700 hrs |
| Engine time | 2,050 SMOH |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | Garmin GNS-530W |
| Avionics / Autopilot | KAP-150 |
| Annual | October 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Buy it with the fresh overhaul or call us quickly if you want it with the current engine. The Mooney M20J '205' is one of the most desired Mooneys ever produced. Speeds of 165 knots true airspeed on a miserly 10.5 gallons per hour. We will put the 160# gross weight increase on the plane as a part of the sale, so the useful load will be close to 1,000#
Modifications
The 205 is the only M20J that has inner gear doors and overlapping nose gear doors.Split removable back seats (back seats can be removed both or individually to increase the baggage area for hauling bulky items).
Avionics
Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Color Map. Garmin GDL-82 ADS-B DataLink. Balance of equipment is original King including KAP-150 Autopilot, KX-155 Nav/Com, HSI, ADF and DME.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.
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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General
| Year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J 205 |
| Serial Number | 24-3038 |
| Registration # | N205G |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 3,700 |
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Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 2,050 SMOH |
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| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GNS-530W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Color Map. Garmin GDL-82 ADS-B DataLink. Balance of equipment is original King including KAP-150 Autopilot, KX-155 Nav/Com, HSI, ADF and DME. |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | The 205 is the only M20J that has inner gear doors and overlapping nose gear doors.Split removable back seats (back seats can be removed both or individually to increase the baggage area for hauling bulky items). |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection Due October 2027. |
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