1966 Mooney M20C for sale

1966 Mooney M20C

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY PRICE ON REQUEST
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Location Santa Ana, CA
Total Time 2,063 hrs
Engine SMOH 430 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 3279
Reg # N2587W
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Lycoming O-360
Cruise 152 kts (282 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Total avionics investment exceeds $20,000. IFR certified. ADS-B compliant. All upgrades carry proper STC documentation. Nothing for a buyer to do. GARMIN GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM STC SA02019SE-D. Installed 2013. Retail replacement exceeds $14,000. Full WAAS LPV approach capability

moving map terrain awareness

and integrated comm in a single panel-mounted unit. GARMIN GDL 88D ADS-B IN/OUT Real-time traffic and FIS-B weather datalink direct to the GTN 750. Fully FAA mandate compliant. GARMIN GMA 35 DIGITAL AUDIO PANEL Clean

modern digital audio management. GARMIN GI 106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS INDICATOR Certified dual-format approach presentations. Pairs seamlessly with the GTN 750. JPI FS-450 FUEL FLOW MONITOR Real-time fuel flow

fuel used and fuel remaining.

Description

1966 MOONEY M-20C MARK 21 · S/N 3279 · N2587W TJW AVIATION EXCLUSIVE BROKERAGE · KSNA · INQUIRE FOR PRICING Few 60-year-old Mooney's present like this one. 2,063 total airframe hours. A freshly overhauled engine. A nearly new propeller. A $20,000+ Garmin panel. Annual completed June 2026. N2587W is ready to fly home the day you close. AIRFRAME 2,063 total hours on a well-documented, fully digitized airframe. Exceptionally low time for a 1966 model and among the finest examples of the M-20C in the market today. The Mark 21 is the most sought-after of the M-20C variants, known for its handling, efficiency, and Johnson bar manual gear, and hydraulic flap system Mooney pilots love. ENGINE Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180 HP. Approximately 430 hours SMOH against a 2,000-hour TBO, leaving roughly 1,570 hours remaining to TBO. Exhaust system freshly overhauled by AWI-AMI. This engine is in the sweet spot of its life. Broken in, proven, and with the overwhelming majority of its useful service life ahead of it. PROPELLER Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B constant-speed. Approximately 57 hours since major overhaul. Essentially new. AVIONICS This is where N2587W separates herself from comparable M-20Cs on the market. Total avionics investment exceeds $20,000: Garmin GTN 750 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM (STC SA02019SE-D, installed 2013, retail replacement exceeds $14,000). Full WAAS approach capability, moving map, terrain awareness, and integrated comm in a single panel-mounted unit. Garmin GDL 88D ADS-B In/Out. Real-time traffic and FIS-B weather datalink direct to the GTN 750. Fully FAA mandate compliant. No additional work required by buyer. Garmin GMA 35 Digital Audio Panel. Clean, modern audio management throughout. Garmin GI 106A GPS/VOR/LOC/GS Indicator. Certified dual-format approach presentations pairing seamlessly with the GTN 750. JPI FS-450 Fuel Flow Monitor. Real-time fuel flow, fuel used, and fuel remaining for the O-360. Every upgrade carries proper STC documentation. IFR capable. ADS-B compliant. Nothing for a buyer to do. PERFORMANCE Cruise approximately 155 KTAS at 75% power. Range approximately 1,000 nm on standard fuel. Fuel capacity 50 gallons usable. Service ceiling 18,000 ft. The M-20C is one of the most efficient cross-country aircraft ever certified at this horsepower. At cruise, she sips fuel and covers ground at a pace that embarrasses far more expensive airplanes. HISTORY N2587W has a documented ownership story worth knowing. In her early years she served as the workhorse of an aircraft repossession operation, logging meticulous entries across the country before GPS and FlightAware made the world smaller. She earned her stripes airport by airport. Her most recent chapter was as a cherished family aircraft under the care of a true pilot-owner: regular escapes to Catalina Island, annual trips to Kerrville, TX, and coastal runs along California's Central Coast. She was flown with intention and maintained accordingly. Complete logbook records are fully digitized and available to qualified buyers upon request. CONDITION Annual inspection completed June 2026. Interior original and well-preserved for the year. Paint presents well. No damage history disclosed. Offered exclusively through TJW Aviation. CONTACT: Tyler Webster, TJW Aviation · · flytjw.com KSNA · Orange County, CA · Inquire for Pricing

Engine

ENGINE: Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180 HP. Approximately 430 hours SMOH against a 2,000-hour TBO. Roughly 1,570 hours remaining to TBO. Broken in and proven, with the majority of its useful service life ahead of it. EXHAUST: Freshly overhauled by AWI-AMI. PROPELLER: Hartzell HC-C2YK-1B constant-speed. Approximately 57 hours SMOH. Essentially new. PERFORMANCE: Cruise approximately 155 KTAS at 75% power. Range approximately 1,000 nm. Fuel capacity 50 gallons usable. Service ceiling 18,000 ft.

Propeller

1966 Mooney M-20C Mark 21, S/N 3279. 2,063 total time on airframe. Exceptionally low time for a 1966 model. Annual inspection completed June 2026. Fully documented logbook records digitized and available to qualified buyers upon request. The Mark 21 is the most capable variant of the M-20C line, valued for its handling, efficiency, Johnson bar manual gear, and hydraulic flap system Mooney pilots love.

Interior

Interior original and well-preserved for a 1966 model. Presents cleanly. Paint in good condition. No damage history disclosed. Aircraft based at KSNA, Orange County, CA. Offered exclusively through TJW Aviation.

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About This Mooney M20C

This 1966 Mooney M20C (N2587W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,063 hours on the airframe. There are currently 37 M20C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $39,900 to $174,200.

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 2,063 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,063 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $135 for pre-purchase inspection

Mooney M20C — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
152 kts (282 km/h)
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Range
659 nm (1,220 km)
Ceiling
17,500 ft (5,334 m)
Useful Load
1,010 lbs (458 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

MOONEY M20C

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr
Variable Cost
$100/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$14,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$22,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MOONEY M20C. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N2587W.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Santa Ana, CA

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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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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20C

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.

2004-25-04 2005-01-21

Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes

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FR-98-31011 1998-12-28

Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes

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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.

Fuselage CRACKED
2025-07-10

LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR AFT LUG SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED

Fuselage CRACKED
2024-10-14

LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR AFT LUG SUPPORT CRACKED.

Exhaust LEAKING
2024-10-03

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 Power CORRODED
2019-03-05

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 WORN
2016-12-13

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 ...

Flight Controls FAULTY
2015-10-12

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...

Exhaust DAMAGED
2015-08-11

THE EXHAUST TUBE FROM THE TURBO CHARGER TO THE MUFFLER FAILED AT THE WELD WITH A SUBSEQUENT FIRE.

Propellers CRACKED
2015-06-09

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...

Ignition WORN
2015-02-20

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 DAMAGED
2014-03-11

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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