1977 Mooney M20J
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
SUPER NICE, ONE IF A KIND 1977 MOONEY M20J 201 WITH 4650 TT AND ONLY 533 ON LYCOMING FACTORY REMAN ENGINE,NO DAMGE HISTORY!!! GARMIN G500 W / SYNTHETIC VISION, GARMIN GTN750, ALPHA EAGLE AOA WITH HUD, GARMIN FLIGHTSTREAM 210, STEC 55X AUTOPILOT, GARMIN ADS-B IN & OUT, GARMIN GDL69 XM WX, GARMIN GDL 88 ADS-B IN AND OUT, JPI EDM 900 ENGINE MONITOR, NEXT GENERATION HARTZELL SCIMITAR PROP, AERO COMFORT SEATS, LOPRESTI SPEED COWING, GAMI INJECTORS, METICULOUS OWNER MAINTIANANCE !!!! MUCH, MUCH, MUCH MORE !!!.............THIS BEAUTY MUST BE SEEN IN PERSON !!!!........................
Engine
Lycoming Factory REMAN IO360 A3B6 with Roller Cam Changed from the Dual Magneto System to the much more desired independent Magneto System..2ND GENERATION POWERFLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM IN 2017 Right Magneto is an Electro Air Electronic Ignition Compressions at last Annual were 75-76-76-77 Recent AIRFORMS Engine Baffle Kit GAMI Injectors NO DAMAGE, NO ACCIDENTS, NO INCIDENTS
Propeller
Hartzell Next Generation 2 blade Scimitar Prop installed in 2014
Interior
Exceptional Condition - Maserati Tan Leather Interior - Smells like new !! Leather Stitched yokes
Exterior
Exceptional Condition - Stunning Imron Paint
Inspection
Annual Inspection Due in July 2026 IFR Certification Due in April 2026 METICULOUS OWNER MAINTIANANCE !!! All New Tires and Tubes installed Feb 2026 NO DAMAGE, NO ACCIDENTS, NO INCIDENTS Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes its best effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. Even though we try our best to be highly accurate with our advertisement and descriptions, the descriptions we provide are not guaranteed to be accurate. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice. The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described.
Modifications / STCs
• 2ND GENERATION POWERFLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM IN 2017
• AERO COMFORT SEATS IN 2011
• FULL FUEL TANK RESEAL in 2008
• CORROSION-X TREATMENT 2015
• 406 MEG ELT IN 2024
• EAGLE AOA IN 2016
• FLIGHTSTREAM 210 IN 2016
• LED EXTERIOR LIGHTS IN 2017
• All Landing Gear Striped and repainted in 2010
• LED Strobes
• LED Landing light
• Rosen visors
• Reiff heater
• Bruce Custom Cover
• ACK ELT E-04
• AmSafe Inertial Seat Belts
• CIES fuel gauges
• Concorde Battery & Minder
• Vertical Compass Card
• Kennon Sun Shades
• Brand new Good Year Custom III Tires in FEB 2026
• NO DAMAGE, NO ACCIDENTS, NO INCIDENTS
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Thunderbird Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$224,900
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Lynchburg, VA | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Thunderbird Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$228,991 *
GBP £169,969
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Lynchburg, VA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Thunderbird Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
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$231,834
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Lynchburg, Virginia, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20J
This 1977 Mooney M20J (N201DF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,650 hours on the airframe. There are currently 54 M20J aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $59,410 to $266,441. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $224,900.
The M20J 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 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 4,650 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 5 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 M20J — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N201DF.
Location & Ownership
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
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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20J
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 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 M20J
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
I HAVE NOW HAD 2 QUALITY AICRAFT ACCESSORIES (QAA/HARTZELL)-OVERHAULED SLICK 4372 MAGNETOS W/ IMPULSE COUPLINGS VIOLENTLY SELF-DESTRUCT IN THE SPAN OF 200 HOURS. HARTZELL, THE PARENT COMPANY OF QAA, HAS INFORMED ME THAT BOTH MAGNETOS HAD BRAND NEW O...
ROCKER BOX COVER ON NUMBER 5 CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING OIL THROUGH HAIRLINE CRACK AT THE STAMPING MARK. THE LINE THAT UNDERLINES THE STAMPED "LYCOMING" LETTERS HAS A CRACK ALLOWING SLOW SEEPAGE OF ENGINE OIL AT ALL TIMES.
PRIOR TO LANDING THE PILOT RECEIVED AN AUDIBLE GEAR WARNING HORN, BUT THE GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED A GREEN LIGHT. THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED BUT FAILED TO LOCK DUE TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO POP. THE PILOT COULD NO...
THE TAIL TRIM ASSIST BRACKET BROKE ALONG THE MOUNTING FLANGE EDGE WHERE THE PUSH PULL ROD FOR ASSIST MECHANISM ATTACHES TO THE TAIL CONE.
INTERMITTENT ATTITUDE FAILURE OF THE KI300 HORIZON INDICATOR. PRIMARY ATTITUDE INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING INDICATES ERRONEOUS PITCH AND ROLL ATTITUDES AND ALSO, WHEN INTERFACED TO THE AUTOPILOT CAUSES THE AUTOPILOT TO DEVIATE FROM I...
VERY LOUD POUNDING SOUND FROM THE CRANKCASE WHEN RUNNING. FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS MATERIAL IN THE OIL FILTER, METAL AT THE SCREEN TO THE GOVERNOR, AND LARGE CHUNKS OF METAL IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE...
DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND DUAL MAGNETO HOUSING CRACKED AT BOTH HOLD DOWN POINTS.
GOVERNOR WAS BENCH CHECKED AND FOUND NOT TO BE ACHIEVING RPM ABOVE 1600. PRESSURE RELIEF WAS LOW. CUSTOMER REQUEST O/H OF THE GOVERNOR; AT THIS POINT, THE GOVERNOR WAS DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND TO HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE OF THE PUMP CAVITY. DAMAGE FROM ...
PLANE ARRIVED AT SHOP WITH 5 AMP ALT FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED STATOR BURNED BLACK, FRIED, HOWEVER THE SLIP RINGS WERE PRODUCING A STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD THAT AT FIRST BLUSH MADE ALTERNATOR APPEAR OK. FURTHER CHECK DISCOVE...
PILOT TRIED TO LAND, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOWER LANDING GEAR. PILOT FLEW BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND TRIED MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO LOWER GEAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. PILOT NOTED THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPING AND HAD TO TRY THE EME...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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