1961 Mooney M20B
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1961 Mooney M20B – Classic Short-Body Mooney with Fresh Interior, Low-Time Engine & Recent Upgrades Beautiful 1961 Mooney M20B ready for its next owner. This aircraft has been actively flown on a weekly basis and maintained as a regularly used aircraft. A great opportunity to own a classic short-body Mooney offering excellent performance, efficiency, and vintage character. The aircraft has approximately 3,300 hours total time airframe and approximately 400 hours since major overhaul on the engine and propeller (times to be verified by logbooks). The aircraft recently completed its annual inspection in June 2026, providing a fresh annual for the next owner. The aircraft features a brand-new interior, giving the cabin a clean, updated appearance while preserving the classic Mooney feel. Exterior paint is in approximately 8/10 condition and presents very well for its age. Recent Maintenance & Upgrades: New ignition wiring harness New electric fuel pump New throttle control cable Fuel system converted from original wet-wing configuration to bladder tanks LED lighting throughout Avionics: Dual AV-30C electronic flight instruments JPI 830 engine monitor uAvionix TailBeaconX ADS-B Out Two radios Terra Tri-Nav navigation system Apollo GX55 GPS (inoperative) Additional Details: S-Tec 30 autopilot installed (currently inoperative) Regularly flown and maintained Fresh annual inspection completed June 2026 Classic short-body Mooney with excellent speed and efficiency Aircraft logs and additional information available to serious buyers.
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Alex Rodriguez
aircraftforsale.com
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$74,500
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Deland, FL | Jul 21, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20B
This 1961 Mooney M20B (N74798) is a single engine piston with 3,300 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 M20B aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $56,000 to $80,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $74,500.
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 N74798.
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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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