1966 Mooney M20C
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin 430 GPS/Nav/Com (IFR capable) Icom IC-A200 Com 2 PMA8000B audio panel Narco AT150 TSO transponder uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out CDI 106A JPI EDM-700 engine monitor Standard 6-pack instrumentation. Well-equipped for IFR operations.
Description
Great flying Mooney M20C with a mid-time engine (1,200 SMOH) and strong useful load of 1,013 lbs. Airframe has 6,530 total time. This is a reliable, efficient airplane that typically cruises around 150 knots at approximately 10 GPH. Equipped with a newly installed Garmin 430 IFR GPS and a standard 6-pack with JPI engine monitor. IFR certification is current and good for 2 years. Recent maintenance includes new tires, fuel pump, ELT battery, VSI, CDI, and other minor items. Last annual was completed September 2025, with approximately 50 hours flown since. Aircraft is currently being flown regularly. Everything on the airplane is functioning as it should. Well-suited for time building or cross-country flying. Willing to deliver anywhere in the U.S. and provide transition training if needed.
Engine
1,200 hours since major overhaul (SMOH), 2,000 hour TBO. Overhauled in 2004 by D R Aviation. Most recent compressions: 72, 74, 74, 70. Oil consumption is approximately 1 quart per 20 hours. Magnetos overhauled September 2025. Carburetor overhauled and new oil cooler installed September 2025. Engine runs smooth, starts easy, and has been reliable in regular use.
Interior
Propeller: Hartzell 2-blade constant-speed propeller (HC-C2YK-1BF). 900 hours since new, installed in 2007. The propeller is in excellent condition with no nicks or scratches.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Samuel Bach
trade-a-plane.com
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$85,000
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Marshall, TX | Apr 01, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Mooney M20C
This 1966 Mooney M20C (N2798W) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,530 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 above the market average at $85,000.
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 6,530 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 N2798W.
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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