1965 Mooney M20E SUPER 21 for sale

1965 Mooney M20E SUPER 21

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$80,900
Location Johns Island, South Carolina
Total Time 4,651 hrs
Engine SMOH 771 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 699
Reg # N5686Q
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Lycoming O-360
Cruise 160 kts (296 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
PS 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

771 Since Major Overhaul in 2002 Lycoming IO-360-A1A 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

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.

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.

Inspection

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

Modifications / STCs

Manual Gear and Flaps - Low Maintenance

Fresh Annual Inspection

Fresh Overhauled Propeller with Less than 20 Hours

Garmin GPS175 Moving Map with Terrain Awareness

Garmin GI-275 GPS Nav Indicator and Multi-Function Display

JPI 730 with EGT/CHT Indications

JPI 450 with Fuel Flow, Fuel Remaining, Fuel Used and More

O&N Fuel Bladder Increased installed in 2012 - 64 Gallon Fuel Capacity - No signs of leaks

Southwest Texas Aero Speed Cowling

One Piece Windshield

Flight Enhancements Auto-Step Actuator

GAMI Fuel Injectors installed in 2025

Pilot and Copilot Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses

SkyTec Starter

Dual Glideslopes

ADSB Out Compliant

Front and Rear Air Vents

Bracket Air Filter

Alternator Overhauled in 2021

New Rapco Vacuum Pump in 2022

Overhauled LH and RH Magnetos Installed in 2022 - 500hr Check Due at 2264 Tach Time

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Gaither Aviation Brokerage and Sales
controller.com
$80,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney M20E SUPER 21

This 1965 Mooney M20E SUPER 21 (N5686Q) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,651 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 M20E SUPER 21 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $64,500 to $80,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $80,900.

The M20E SUPER 21 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 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $62/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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 4,651 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Mooney M20E SUPER 21 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
160 kts (296 km/h)
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
880 nm (1,630 km)
Ceiling
18,800 ft (5,730 m)
Useful Load
1,000 lbs (454 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

MOONEY M20E

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
Variable Cost
$110/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$15,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$25,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MOONEY M20E. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N5686Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Johns Island, South Carolina

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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.

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Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controller.com

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