1961 Mooney M20B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHBasic 6 pack and radios Dual VOR Newish Garmin mode C EDM 700 engine monitor ADSB
Description
This is a super clean plane with overhauled ehgine AND prop (broken in and perfect). Extensive maintenance performed during engine install process, over $15K spent not including engine and prop OVH. Interior is 9/10 and paint is 9/10. Low total time. Being annualed right now for sale. This plane sips fuel. Fuel flow frequently shows 3-4 gallons at altitude at 160 mph. This in one of the straightest flying planes I've ever flown.
Propeller
No damage history. This plane has clearly been pampered. It was hangared by the previous owner for 20 years (in Washington) and partially hangared since, in dry Sacramento. Includes a nice cover. We are a nonprofit and the plane was donated by an elderly pilot facing an engine overhaul. We had the engine overhauled by Heart of the West in Wyoming with new cylinders, and we had the mags rebuilt and carb rebuilt. There was a slight oil leak on the prop, so we had it completely overhauled by Johnson in Bakersfield. Basic six pack, good radios, dual VOR, nice engine monitor. Mooney are famous for being slippery. This things jumps up to 12K' for mountain flying, has the super reliable manuel flaps, step and famous j-bar gear. Very low insurance for a retractable (once you have 40 hours retractable time). This plane is rated at 10GPH at 160MPH, but leaned at altitude, it's even lower. It's super comfortable for three adults (I'm 6'2" and 220) once you climb in. These are a
Interior
Nice cream colored interior near perfect Off white paint with blue and maroon striping.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Jeffrey Devoll
trade-a-plane.com
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$77,500
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Sacramento, CA | May 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20B
This 1961 Mooney M20B (N6bp) is a single engine piston with 4,660 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 $77,500.
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 registration data pending for N6bp.
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
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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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