1961 Mooney M20B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRSingle cylinder 4-cylinder EGT + Turbo Inlet Temperature Basic but functional VFR panel
ready to fly and a great platform for future upgrades.Description
This M20B highlights all the strengths the series is known for-efficient cross-country performance, low operating costs, and classic Mooney handling-while the turbo-normalizer adds a valuable boost in capability. By maintaining sea-level power higher into the climb, it improves true airspeed on longer legs and offers flexible mid-level performance, expanding the aircraft's already strong mission profile. Turbo-normalized, VFR-certified, and equipped with manual gear and flaps, this M20B cruises comfortably around 145 KTS at 9-9.5 GPH. This plane has received exceptional care over the years, including engine component upgrades, new cylinders, an alternator conversion, and consistently documented maintenance. Digital Mooney manuals-including the POH, parts index, and supporting documentation-are included in the sale.
Engine
899 SMOH - Lycoming O-360 - 180HP Turbo-normalizer STC providing the full 180hp up at altitide! A very rare STC for an M20B. Three new cylinders installed - Nov 2017 Turbo-normalizer replaced with new - Nov 2020 New turbo V-clamps - 2025 All engine mounts replaced - 2025 Alternator conversion completed Engine pre-heater installed Compressions at last annual: 80 / 79 / 73 / 80
Interior
Paint 8/10 No tears or damage to the seats
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Red Beacon Aeronautical
trade-a-plane.com
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$80,000
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Pembroke, ON, Canada | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20B
This 1961 Mooney M20B (C-FNPE) is a single engine piston with 2,960 hours on the airframe. There are currently 4 M20B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $56,000 to $80,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $80,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 6 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (C-FNPE) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20B
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20B
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 6 recent reports for this aircraft type.
RT MAGNETO SEPARATED FROM ENGINE. ATTACH NUTS COMPLETELY BACKED OFF AND MISSING. AFTER OIL DELPETION, MAIN CASE CRACKED ABOVE LT FRONT CYLINDER ATTACH AREA.
LANDING GEAR LEVER BECAME DISENGAGED FROM THE DOWN LOCK LATCHING ASSY ON THE PILOT`S LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL. AC WAS ON THE GROUND DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. THIS ALLOWED GEAR TO COLLAPSE. SB M20-88B, 5/10/94. (K)
LANDING GEAR LEVER BECAME DISENGAGED FROM THE DOWNLOCK LATCHING ASSY ON THE PILOT`S LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL. AC WAS ON THE GROUND DURING LANDING ROLLOUT. THIS ALLOWED GEAR TO COLLAPSE, SB M20-88B, 5-10-94. (K)
AFTER LANDING AND TAXIING ABOUT ONE-HALF MILE, NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AFTER GOING OVER DIP IN TAXI STRIP. UPON INSPECTION OF GEAR SYSTEM, FOUND JOHNSON WITH SEVERAL CRACKS, ONE AT BASE OF HANDLE, 2 EACH AT NOSE ROD ATTACH ARM. CAUSE, UNKNOWN. (X)
(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. EXTENSIVE WEAR AND CORROSION MADE THE PROPELLER UNREPAIRABLE. THE PROPELLER WAS RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
DURING LANDING, THE LEFT BRAKE LOCKED AT FIRST APPLICATION. THE LEFT TIRE SKIDDED AND THE AIRCRAFT LEFT THE RUNWAY. LATER, THE BRAKE RELEASED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS TAXIED TO MAINT. A MECH DETERMINED THAT HYD FLUID SEEPAGE HAD CONGEALED AROUND THE P...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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