1965 Mooney M20C
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Trig TMA 45 Audio panel with 3LMB Garmin GNS 430 WAAS color IFR moving map GPS/com Garmin Glide slope Michals TKM MX 170C digital flip/flop nav/com King GLide slop/VOR/Localizer indicator Trig TT31 digital Transponder with ADSB Garmin Flightstream 210 Electronics International Carb temp/Outside air temp gauge CGR-30P color graphic engine management system Digital volts/amps meter Avionics master switch Hamilton vertical card compass Uavionix color AV-30 PFD Hand Mike Map lights
Description
1965 Mooney M20C, 6409TT, 1679 SMOH, 1639 SPOH, Trig TMA 45 Audio panel with 3LMB, Garmin GNS 430 WAAS color IFR moving map GPS/com, Michals TKM MX 170C digital flip/flop nav/com, King Glideslope/VOR/Localizer indicator, Trig TT31 digital Transponder with ADS-B, Ray-Jay turbo Normalizing system, 201 Windshield STC, LED wingtip strobes, LED landing lights, Brand New Battery relocated to rear fuselage.
Engine
Engine Time: 1679 Hours SMOH on 0-360 Lycoming (180HP) Propeller Time: 1639 Hours SPOH (Hartzell two blade) No AD
Propeller
Aircraft Total Time: 6409TT Airframe: Ray-Jay turbo Normalizing system 50 gallons fuel capacity Manual gear Manual flaps 201 Windshield STC Ground service plug LED wingtip strobes LED landing lights Brand New Battery relocated to rear fuselage Engine heater Lasar cowl speed mod Brackett air filter Recent rubber gear discs
Interior
Recent seat recovery with matching side panels in blue/gray velour and vinyl. Much new plastic trim. Overall 8 out of 10.
Exterior
Overall white with classic Mooney scheme with dark blue major accents and light blue minor accents, matching wingtips and tail trim. Overall rated 7 out of 10.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$82,500
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Placerville, CA | Jun 02, 2026 | 45 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$82,500
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Greenville, SC | May 20, 2026 | 58 days | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$82,500
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Placerville, CA | May 20, 2026 | 58 days | Active | |
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Overall White
globalplanesearch.com
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$82,500
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CA | May 21, 2026 | 57 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20C
This 1965 Mooney M20C (N5655Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,409 hours on the airframe. There are currently 37 M20C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $39,900 to $174,200. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $82,500.
The M20C cruises at 152 kts (282 km/h) with a range of 659 nm (1,220 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/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 6,409 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 N5655Q.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N5655Q against the NTSB accident database.
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $68,238–$102,600.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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