1965 Mooney M20E
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHPS Engineering PMA-6000M Audio Panel Narco MK-12D Nav/Com #1 King KI-208 Nav Indicator #1 Narco MK-12E Nav/Com #2 Garmin GI-275 MFD/Nav Indicator #2 Garmin GPS-175 King KT-71 Transponder Garmin GDL-82 with ADSB-Out JPI EDM 730 Engine Analyzer JPI Fuel Scan 450 Garmin GA35 WAAS Antenna
Description
Clean Mooney M20E with the Manual Gear and Flaps. Low Total Time, Low Time Scimitar Prop, Low Time Engine, Recent 500hr Mag Inspection. Upgraded Avionics with a modern Garmin GPS-175, GI-275, PMA Audio, JPI Engine Monitoring and Fuel Flow. Extended Range Tanks with 64 Gallons. Speed Cowling, Auto-Step Actuator, GAMI Injectors. Fresh Annual Inspection, All AD's Complied With, No Damage History, All Logbooks/Records Since New. Ready to Go!
Engine
ENGINE 771 Since Major Overhaul in 2002 Lycoming IO-360-A1A 200hp Engine SN: L-19193-51A Engine TBO: 2000 LH Magneto: 336 RH Magneto: 336 Fuel Controller and Divider Overhauled in 2023 SkyTec Starter GAMI Fuel Injectors PROPELLER 12 Since Propeller Overhaul by Memphis Propeller Service in 2025 132 Since Propeller Governor Overhaul 2-Blade Hartzell Scimitar Hartzell Top Prop Performance Composite Spinner Prop Model: HC-C2YR-1BFP Prop SN: NS7462B
Propeller
4651 Total Time Airframe Annual Due: July 1st, 2027 Pitot Static, Altimeter, and Transponder Due: January 1st, 2027 ELT Battery Due: March 2034 All AD's Complied With All Logbooks Complete No Damage History Fuel Capacity: 64 Gallons Useful Load: 876 lbs.
Interior
Exterior Matterhorn White with Burgundy Red and Sky Blue Accents Accents and Stars in Good Condition - "America" themed. Glass in Good Condition. Southwest Texas Aero Speed Cowling. One-Piece Windshield. 2-Blade Hartzell Scimitar Propeller with Composite Spinner. Auto-Step Actuator Entry Step. Interior Gray Leather 4-Place Seating in Great Condition. Carpet, Side Panels, Headliner in Good Condition. Pilot and Copilot Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses. "Johnson Bar" Manual Gear and Flaps. Pilot Hinged Window. Baggage Area with Hat Shelf. Front and Rear Air Vents.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gaither Aviation Brokerage and Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$84,000
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Johns Island, SC | Jun 12, 2026 | 10 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20E
This 1965 Mooney M20E (N5686Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,651 hours on the airframe. There are currently 35 M20E aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,000 to $190,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $84,000.
The M20E cruises at 160 kts (296 km/h) with a range of 880 nm (1,630 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 18,800 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 10 GPH (38 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $110/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $15,000. With 4,651 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 M20E — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N5686Q.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20E
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 M20E
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
AIRCRAFT CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) DETECTORS...
ON APRIL 2, 2024, N86UM (MOONEY M20E), CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, ARKANSAS. THE PILOT WAS NOT INJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOT...
ON APRIL 2, 2024, N86UM (MOONEY M20E) CRASHED DURING AN ATTEMPTED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING NEAR ALPINE, AR. THE PILOT WAS UNINJURED BUT THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND BOTH CARBON ...
HAVE HAD THE KI300 ATTITUDE INDICATOR REPLACED TWICE DUE TO BUILDING UP ERRONEOUS ERRORS AND BECOMING UNSAFE IN FLIGHT. IT WARMS UP AND ALIGNS CORRECT, JUST LIKE MY OTHER, BUT AFTER ANYWHERE BETWEEN 10-30 MINS OF FLIGHT IT BECOMES UTTERLY INACCURATE ...
REPLACED THE ENGINE MOUNTED LW-15473 MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP WITH A 62B26931 PUMP. PER LYCOMING SL L255A, THE 62B26931 PUMP IS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR THE LW-15473. THIS WAS ALSO CONFIRMED WITH PHONE CALLS TO THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, DURING INITIA...
THE MECHANICAL LW-15473 FUEL PUMP WAS BEING REPLACED DUE TO AGE. UPON REVIEW OF LYCOMING SL L255A, IT APPEARED THAT THE 62B26931 WAS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT. UPON INSTALLATION THE AIRCRAFT WAS PULLED OUT FOR A RUN UP. USING THE SAME START TECHNIQUE W...
LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR SEIZED DURING GEAR EXTENSION. SEIZURE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR PREVENTED THE ROTATION OF THE MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM. LOGBOOK ENTRY 281 HRS PRIOR TO FAILURE STATED "CLEANED AND INSPECTED ARMATURE AND BRUSHES IN LANDING GEAR M...
ENGINE QUIT DURING TAKEOFF. AFTER CONSIDERABLE TROUBLESHOOTING IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS AFFECTED BY AD 93-11-11 . THE PUMP EXHIBITED ALL THE SYMPTOMS AND FAILURES THAT THE AD NOTE ADDRESSED. INSTALLED A FACTORY NEW FUE...
HID BALLAST WIRE HARNESS THE LIGHT END MELTED AT LIGHT.
AFTER SELECTING GEAR UP, LANDING GEAR INDICATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WOULD TRIP. ACFT COMPLETED FLIGHT WITH NO INCIDENT, AS THE GEAR IS MANUALLY DRIVEN. UPON INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM, THE THROTTLE SWITCH WAS DISCOVERED TO BE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. ...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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