1971 Mooney M20F for sale

1971 Mooney M20F

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$134,900Overpriced
Location CA
Total Time 3,308 hrs
Engine SMOH 139 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 22-0012
Engine Lycoming O-360-A1D
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB 3 ADs ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

N6829V is a Mooney M20F - a standout example of a thoughtfully upgraded, mechanically current aircraft that’s ready to fly and enjoy today. With a low-time engine and propeller, strong compressions, fresh December 2025 annual, and AD compliance up to date, the airplane delivers real confidence in ownership.

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-A1A SOH: 139

Propeller

Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP 2-Blade Composite Propeller SPOH: 46

Interior

Beige Leather Interior

Exterior

White with Brown Exterior

Inspection

50/100-hour and Annual inspection Completed December 2025 Cylinder Compressions: #1: 72/80 #2: 74/80 #3: 72/80 #4: 75/80 **All specifications subject to verification by purchaser

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

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Aerista
globalair.com
$134,900
Aerista
controlleremea.co.uk
$137,469 *
GBP £102,096

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney M20F

This 1971 Mooney M20F is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,308 hours on the airframe. There are currently 26 M20F aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,000 to $157,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $134,900.

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 $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 3,308 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 3 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: 3,308 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Check 3 ADs compliance — mandatory before flight
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Mooney M20F — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Max Speed
127 kts (235 km/h)
Max Weight
12,500 lbs (5,670 kg)
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

MOONEY M20F

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
Variable Cost
$140/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$18,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MOONEY M20F. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

Seller reported 744 more aircraft in CA →

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 this aircraft.

Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20F

ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 3 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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FR-97-32849 1998-01-20

Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes

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Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.

Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20F

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

Power Plant CRACKED
2025-07-17

DURING ENGINE OVERHAUL AND ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE R/H LOWER ENGINE MOUNT WAS FOUND CRACKED. THIS WAS HIDDEN UNTIL THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS REMOVED. RECOMMEND THAT MECHANICS VISUALLY INSPECT THE LOWER ENGINE MOUNT AREA WHERE IT AFFIXES TO THE FIREWAL, WIT...

Landing Gear SHEARED
2025-03-12

NOSE/FRONT LANDING GEAR SHEARED AFTER ENCOUNTERING 2-DEGREE DRAINAGE INDENTURE/DIP WHEN TAXING FROM PARKING. EXAMINATION OF NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY REVEALED THAT FRONT GEAR FORK/GEAR LEG OF THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY (PN: 54004-505) AT WELDING POINT, JUST AB...

Fuel BROKEN
2024-08-01

#1 FUEL INJECTION LINE CAME APART AT SOLDER JOINT BY INJECTOR B-NUT. CYLINDER SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT AND CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING AT MILITARY INSTALLATION. PART IS 1029.9 HOURS SINCE NEW FROM FACTORY. REPETITIVE INSPECTION U...

Landing Gear CRACKED
2024-05-27

LUG SUPPORT CRACKED AT LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR AFT ATTACH TO FUSELAGE ALLOWING FORE AND AFT MOVEMENT OF ACTUATOR. LUG MOUNTING HOLES ELONGATED IN BRACKET ASSEMBLY.

Landing Gear FAILED INSP
2023-11-29

EXCESSIVE CORROSION FOUND IN THE MLG SPINDLE, UPPER TORQUE TUBE. CORROSION WAS HIDDEN BY PAINT AND DIRT. PAINT WAS REMOVED FROM THE GEAR SPINDLES IN PREPARATION FOR REPAIR AND REPAINT. IT WAS ONLY THEN THE DAMAGE WAS LOCATED. TWO OTHER SERVICEABLE SP...

Flight Controls SHEARED
2023-01-19

DURING LANDING FLARE, PILOT'S CONTROL YOKE SEPARATED FROM THE CONTROL SHAFT. INSPECTION REVEALED THE SHAFT HAD SHEARED OFF AT THE HOLES FOR THE TAPER PIN HOLDING THE YOKE TO THE SHAFT. CONDITION IS THE SUBJECT OF AD 77-17-04. AIRCRAFT WAS IN COMPL...

Engine Controls SEPARATED
2019-05-16

DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE MIXTURE CONTROL ROD END SEPARATED FROM THE PRESSURE CARBURETOR CONTROL ARM, WHICH RESULTED IN POWER LOSS.

Landing Gear SEPARATED
2015-10-27

DURING TAXI NLG TRUSS SEPARATED FROM ACFT. DISCOVERED DURING RECORDS INSPECTION, IN 1999 THE TRUSS WAS R & R WITH A TRUSS WITH STOPS INSTALLED. THE ENTRY READS, REPLACED TRUSS WITH PN L540041-501. THE TAG READS REPLACED BENT TUBES, ADD STOPS, HEAT...

Landing Gear SEPARATED
2015-09-10

WHILE TAXING FOR T/O, THE NLG COLLAPSED, FOLLOWED BY BOTH MAIN GEARS. INSPECTION REVEALED THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION LEVER ASSEMBLY SEPARATED AT THE WELD. THE WELD SHOWED SIGNS OF AN OLDER CRACK BEING PRESENT AT WELD, PRIOR TO COMPLETE FAILURE.

Propellers CRACKED
2012-08-19

REPLACED SPINNER AND ADAPTER PLATE WITH PN 103585F2 WHEN PROPELLER HAD 29.96 TSMOH AND SINCE NEW THAT WAS INSTALLED IAW THE MM. DURING A RECENT ANNUAL INSPECTION, REMOVED THE SPINNER FOR INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION OF THE PROPELLER. FOUND CRACK EMAN...

Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.

Price History

2 price events · sources: globalair.com, controlleremea.co.uk

AeroGurus Market Estimate AME

$90,000
Range: $77,000 — $96,388
Confidence: 70%
vs. Market
+50%
Above Market

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