1963 Mooney M20C
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
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Description
I have the opportunity to buy 50% of a tricked out newer Mooney, so sadly Dolores must go. She's at sunny KSBP and has been an absolute joy to fly. 140kts at 9-10 Gal/h, reliable and everything works. She's been to Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and everything in between. Basic, but with upgraded Avionics, and the best news, she's got a new engine when Chevron screwed up fuel in 1994. When I got her 3 years ago, she only had 300 hours on the "new" engine as she was a hangar queen to the previous owner. My pre-buy was deep but revealed no troubles, and I flew 300 hours myself since then. Hobbs time will change as I fly her weekly. I have all the invoices of the work that has been done and complete log, engine and prop books. I put north of $30K into her since I bought her as listed below.
Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180hp, 2000 TBO. New Power flow exhaust installed in June of 2022 by Airframe Woodland, CA New Main Pucks 2023 by Lasar, OR New Brakes 2023 by Lasar, OR 2 new Master Brake Cyl. 2025 by Hollister Jet, CA Fuel Tanks sealed 2025 by Hollister Jet, CA Rebuild Turn Coordinator 2025 by Hollister Jet, CA Invoices for everything.
Interior
Keeping in mind that this is all original; Interior is 6/10 - The interior is original but well kept. Overall in good shape. Exterior 5/10 - The paint is in overall good shape but there's some chips, scratches, fading and repainting.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Olaf Saul
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,900
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San Luis Obispo, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Mooney M20C
This 1963 Mooney M20C (N6848U) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,410 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 M20C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $39,900 to $139,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $79,900.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $50/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $100/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $14,000. With 4,410 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (2,000 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
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 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Mooney M20C — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N6848U.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20C
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20C
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR AFT LUG SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED
LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR AFT LUG SUPPORT CRACKED.
THE POWER FLOW EXHAUST INSTALLED ON THIS AC WAS FOUND TO HAVE EXTEME LEAKAGE INTO CABIN. THIS WAS A REBUILT EXHAUST LHE OWNER HAD LNSTALLED ON 10/22/22 AFTER THE THE FIRST POWERFLOW EXHAUST WAS FOUND LEAKING. THIS IS THO SEVENTH POWERFLOW EXHAUST SY...
HYDRAULIC LINE FROM RESERVOIR THAT RUNS ALONG THE INSIDE OF THE FIREWALL AND DOWN THE RIGHT CABIN WALL TO JUST BELOW THE FORWARD EDGE OF CABIN DOOR WAS FOUND CORRODED THROUGH IN TWO LOCATION. THE FIRST LOCATION WAS WHERE THE LINE RUNS BEHIND THE RADI...
LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR HAD TWO FAILURES. THE ELECTRIC MOTOR FAILED DUE TO EXTREMELY WORN ARMATURE AND BRUSHES. THE EMERGENCY ENGAGE/DISENGAGE GEARS WERE EXTREMELY WORN AND BOUND UP WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION. THE MOONEY SERVICE ...
MECHANIC INSTALLED NEW STARTER, STARTER SOLENOID , MASTER SOLENOID. SYSTEM WORKED FOR MORE THAN 10 CYCLES BUT NOT MORE THAN 20 CYCLES WHEN, AFTER A MONTH OF NO USAGE, ACFT STARTER WOULD NOT RESPOND TO START EFFORT. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT MAST...
THE EXHAUST TUBE FROM THE TURBO CHARGER TO THE MUFFLER FAILED AT THE WELD WITH A SUBSEQUENT FIRE.
INSPECTING IAW EDDY CURRENT, ON PROPELLER IAW 2009-22-03, RECEIVED INDICATION OF CRACK. REMOVED PROPELLER AND REJECTED HUB DUE TO INDICATION NO ALLOWABLE UNDER AD NOTE 2009-22-03. AFTER REJECTION, GROUND SHOT PEENING OFF OF HUB AND FOUND CRACK INDI...
THE MAGNETO WAS INSTALLED NEW. DURING THE FIRST 500 HOUR INSPECTION, WE DISCOVERED THE COIL WAS INSTALLED WITH THE TAB NOT CORRECTLY ADJUSTED AND CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR.
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE HANDLE MOVES ON SHAFT. HANDLE WILL MOVE FROM STOP TO STOP AND NOT CHANGE TANKS.
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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