1978 Mooney 201 for sale

1978 Mooney 201

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$149,000
Location Spring Branch, Texas
Total Time 4,348 hrs
Engine SMOH 485 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-0400
Reg # N201XF
Engine Lycoming O-320
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GTN-750 WAAS GPS / Nav / Com/ Touch Screen Flight Management System. Aspen EFD-1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen EA-100 Autopilot Interface. Garmin G-5 Standby Attitude Indicator. Garmin GR-225 Nav / Com with Garmin GI-106 Indicator. Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B In and Out Nexrad Radar and Traffic). Garmin GMA-345 Audio Panel / Intercom. King KFC-200 Autopilot with Altitude Hold.

Description

A full Garming Panel featuring a GTN-75O. Low time upgraded (A3B6) engine.

Engine

485 Hours Total Time Since FACTORY NEW!! Lycoming IO-360-A3B6, 200hp, 2000 TBO. Upgraded to the two independent magneto installation and roller tappets).

Propeller

Original 2-Blade McCauley Prop. 485 Hours Since Prop Overhaul. Original Factory Prop with Original Blades (No Prop Strikes).

Interior

Original Cloth Interior. Cloth Seats. Side Panels are Painted Silver. Carpets are faded and could use replacement.

Exterior

Original Paint. White with Blue and Dove Grey Stripes.

Inspection

Annual Inspection Due August 2026. IFR Certs Due July 2026. All Logs.

Modifications / STCs

O&N Fuel Bladders (55 Gallons), JPI EDM-700 Graphic and Digital Engine Monitor including Fuel Flow, Wing Root Leading Edge Fairings, Aileron Gap Seals, Overlapping Nose Gear Doors, Elevator and Rudder Hinge Covers.

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

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Mooney 201

This 1978 Mooney 201 (N201XF) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,348 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $215,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $149,000.

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 4,348 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: 4,348 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 N201XF.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Spring Branch, Texas

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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 N201XF against the NTSB accident database.

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