1966 Mooney M20E for sale

1966 Mooney M20E

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$72,500Great Deal
Total Time 1,225 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N9292M
Engine Lycoming O-360
Cruise 160 kts (296 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB 2 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin 496 GPS Transponder Traditional steam gauges

Description

Well-maintained and nicely equipped 1966 Mooney M20E, airframe #1225, in nice condition. Known for its speed, efficiency, and dependable handling, this aircraft has received consistent care with last annual August 2025. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360 fuel-injected engine, the aircraft is equipped with 60-gallon bladder fuel tanks, fresh brakes, and a fresh annual, making it ready to fly. Lycoming IO-360 engine 60-gallon bladder tanks Retractable landing gear with Johnson bar Hydraulic flaps Fresh annual inspection Fresh brakes Airframe - 1225 TTAF

Engine

1 Engine, Piston

Interior

Updated gray interior This Mooney M20E offers classic Mooney performance with simple, proven systems and solid equipment an excellent cross-country aircraft at an attractive price point.

Inspection

fresh annual

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$72,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney M20E

This 1966 Mooney M20E (N9292M) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,225 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 $72,500.

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 1,225 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 775 hours remaining to engine TBO .

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: 1,225 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 2 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Mooney M20E — 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 N9292M.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Location not available

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

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for N9292M.

Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20E

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 M20E

SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.

Power Plant BROKEN
2024-05-01

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...

Exhaust DEFECTIVE
2024-05-01

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...

Exhaust MISREPAIRED
2024-05-01

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 ...

Navigation FAULTY
2020-05-24

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 ...

Fuel HIGH PRESSURE
2017-07-22

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...

Engine Fuel/Control HIGH PRESSURE
2017-07-22

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 SEIZED
2015-08-15

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 Fuel/Control FAILED
2014-09-23

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...

Lights BURNED
2011-08-11

HID BALLAST WIRE HARNESS THE LIGHT END MELTED AT LIGHT.

Engine Controls UNSERVICEABLE
2009-07-18

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.

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$89,000
Range: $76,745 — $114,950
Confidence: 90%
vs. Market
-19%
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