1977 Mooney 201 for sale

1977 Mooney 201

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$111,900
Location Melbourne, FL
Total Time 8,215 hrs
Engine SMOH 682 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-0343
Reg # N201QE
Engine Lycoming O-320
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR

GMA 340 Audio w/MB Bendix/King AeroCruze 100 autopilot w/altitude hold GNS 430 GPS primary nav/com KX155 nav/comm w/GS King KT-76A transponder GDL-82 (ADS-B Out) JPI EDM 900 engine monitor Vertical card magnetic compass Davtron Digital OAT 301 David Clark LEMO headset plugs

Description

Fast, efficient, and economical, this 1977 Mooney M20J 201 is an outstanding cross-country aircraft that delivers legendary Mooney performance and efficiency. The Mooney 201 comfortably cruises at approximately 155-160 KTAS while burning just 10 GPH, making it one of the most economical high-performance cross-country aircraft in general aviation. N201QE is powered by a 200HP Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D with just 682 hours since major overhaul (2018). It's well broken in and running smoothly, giving you peace of mind...and another 1,300 hours (that's roughly 10 years of cross-country flying for the average private pilot) before the next recommended overhaul. N201QE has been well maintained, features a capable IFR panel, and benefits from numerous recent maintenance items, making it an excellent choice for personal or business travel. Useful load is an impressive 955 pounds, providing excellent flexibility for passengers, baggage, and fuel while maintaining the M20J's renowned speed and fuel efficiency.

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D 200 HP S/N L-19851-51A Overhauled 1/2018 Compressions as of 12/2025: 78/80, 78/80, 77/80, 77/80 Hartzell prop HC-C2YR-1BF/F7497 installed in 2018 Reiff engine preheat system (sump and cylinders)

Propeller

Airframe in great shape Cowl canopy covers

Interior

Paint in 1999 (rated 5/10) Interior (5/10)

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

Price Comparison

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SkyBound Partners
trade-a-plane.com
$111,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney 201

This 1977 Mooney 201 (N201QE) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 8,215 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $111,900 to $179,000.

The 201 cruises at 161 kts (298 km/h) with a range of 820 nm (1,519 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 $140/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $18,000. With 8,215 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: 8,215 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Mooney 201 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
161 kts (298 km/h)
Max Speed
168 kts (311 km/h)
Range
820 nm (1,519 km)
Ceiling
18,800 ft (5,730 m)
Max Weight
2,740 lbs (1,243 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
200 HP
Fuel Capacity
64 gal (242 L)
Fuel Burn
10 GPH (38 L/h)
TBO
2,000 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

MOONEY 201

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 201. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N201QE.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Melbourne, FL

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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.

We'll check N201QE against the NTSB accident database.

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