1978 Mooney 201 for sale

1978 Mooney 201

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$179,000 from multiple sources
Total Time 4,322 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-0631
Reg # N33YZ
Engine Lycoming O-320
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB Multiple sources ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD with GPSS Aspen EFD 1000 MFD Aspen EFD 500 MFD Aspen Emergency Backup Battery RC Allen RCA 2600-3 & RC Allen Emergency Standby Power Unit STEC 30 Autopilot Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COMGNS 430W #1 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In and Out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel JPI EDM 830 comprehensive color engine management system King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm P2 Inc. Audio Advisor System Vertical Card Compass E.I. Inc. R-1 RPM Gauge E.I. Inc. M-1 Manifold Pressure Gauge E.I. Inc. SC-5 Clock/timer E.I. Inc. VA-1A-50 Voltmeter Features Reiff engine preheat system LASAR Dorsal Fin Fairings LASAR Tail Root Fairing LASAR Horizontal Rudder & Elevator Hinge Cover Fairings Whelen LED landing light Interior Top of the line Interior by Aero Comfort in Jul 2011 Light Tan Leather with Light Tan Leather Side Panels Leather-Wrapped Yokes Leather Covered Glareshield Exterior Beautiful Snow White

Raptor Red & Las Vegas Gold AcryGlo Paint done by Tejas AeroServices LP (05/2012)

Paint Scheme Designed by Scheme Designers Maintenance & Remarks Midwest Based & Hangared Complete Logbooks Damage history – LH wingtip outer rib replaced in Jun 2002 due to hangar rash

LH flap replaced with new in Dec 2011 (prior to paint) due to hangar rash. NO MAJOR DAMAGE HISTORY

Annual Due (10/2026) Pitot Static / Altimeter /Transponder Due (12/2027) ELT battery due (08/2027) Aircraft hangered in Lakeland Florida

Description

Airframe

4322 Total Time (as of 12/2025)

Aircraft Serial #24-0631

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D S/N L-16980-51A

850.8 Hours SMOH (as of 12/2025)

Arizona Air-Craftsman (11/2016)

Propeller

Hartzell 2 blade Model B2D34C214

S/N 784692

950 Hours SMOH (Jordan Propeller Service, Inc. in Nov 2014)

Avionics

Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD with GPSS

Aspen EFD 1000 MFD

Aspen EFD 500 MFD

Aspen Emergency Backup Battery

RC Allen RCA 2600-3 & RC Allen Emergency Standby Power Unit

STEC 30 Autopilot

Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COMGNS 430W #1 GPS/Nav/Comm

Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In and Out

Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel

JPI EDM 830 comprehensive color engine management system

King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm

P2 Inc. Audio Advisor System

Vertical Card Compass

E.I. Inc. R-1 RPM Gauge

E.I. Inc. M-1 Manifold Pressure Gauge

E.I. Inc. SC-5 Clock/timer

E.I. Inc. VA-1A-50 Voltmeter

Features

Reiff engine preheat system

LASAR Dorsal Fin Fairings

LASAR Tail Root Fairing

LASAR Horizontal, Rudder & Elevator Hinge Cover Fairings

Whelen LED landing light

Interior

Top of the line Interior by Aero Comfort in Jul 2011

Light Tan Leather with Light Tan Leather Side Panels

Leather-Wrapped Yokes

Leather Covered Glareshield

Exterior

Beautiful Snow White, Raptor Red & Las Vegas Gold AcryGlo Paint done by Tejas AeroServices LP (05/2012)

Paint Scheme Designed by Scheme Designers

Maintenance & Remarks

Midwest Based & Hangared

Complete Logbooks

Damage history – LH wingtip outer rib replaced in Jun 2002 due to hangar rash; LH flap replaced with new in Dec 2011 (prior to paint) due to hangar rash. NO MAJOR DAMAGE HISTORY

Annual Due (10/2026)

Pitot Static / Altimeter /Transponder Due (12/2027)

ELT battery due (08/2027)

Aircraft hangered in Lakeland Florida

Engine

Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D S/N L-16980-51A 850.8 Hours SMOH (as of 12/2025) Arizona Air-Craftsman (11/2016) Propeller Hartzell 2 blade Model B2D34C214 S/N 784692 950 Hours SMOH (Jordan Propeller Service, Inc. in Nov 2014) Avionics Aspen EFD 1000 Pro PFD with GPSS Aspen EFD 1000 MFD Aspen EFD 500 MFD Aspen Emergency Backup Battery RC Allen RCA 2600-3 & RC Allen Emergency Standby Power Unit STEC 30 Autopilot Avidyne IFD440 GPS/NAV/COMGNS 430W #1 GPS/Nav/Comm Garmin GTX 345 Transponder ADS-B In and Out Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel JPI EDM 830 comprehensive color engine management system King KX 155 #2 Nav/Comm P2 Inc. Audio Advisor System Vertical Card Compass E.I. Inc. R-1 RPM Gauge E.I. Inc. M-1 Manifold Pressure Gauge E.I. Inc. SC-5 Clock/timer E.I. Inc. VA-1A-50 Voltmeter Features Reiff engine preheat system LASAR Dorsal Fin Fairings LASAR Tail Root Fairing LASAR Horizontal, Rudder & Elevator Hinge Cover Fairings Whelen LED landing light Interior Top of the line Interior by Aero Comfort in Jul 2011 Light Tan Leather with Light Tan Leather Side Panels Leather-Wrapped Yokes Leather Covered Glareshield Exterior Beautiful Snow White, Raptor Red & Las Vegas Gold AcryGlo Paint done by Tejas AeroServices LP (05/2012) Paint Scheme Designed by Scheme Designers Maintenance & Remarks Midwest Based & Hangared Complete Logbooks Damage history – LH wingtip outer rib replaced in Jun 2002 due to hangar rash; LH flap replaced with new in Dec 2011 (prior to paint) due to hangar rash. NO MAJOR DAMAGE HISTORY Annual Due (10/2026) Pitot Static / Altimeter /Transponder Due (12/2027) ELT battery due (08/2027) Aircraft hangered in Lakeland Florida

Interior

Top of the line Interior by Aero Comfort in Jul 2011 Light Tan Leather with Light Tan Leather Side Panels Leather-Wrapped Yokes Leather Covered Glareshield Exterior Beautiful Snow White, Raptor Red & Las Vegas Gold AcryGlo Paint done by Tejas AeroServices LP (05/2012) Paint Scheme Designed by Scheme Designers Maintenance & Remarks Midwest Based & Hangared Complete Logbooks Damage history – LH wingtip outer rib replaced in Jun 2002 due to hangar rash; LH flap replaced with new in Dec 2011 (prior to paint) due to hangar rash. NO MAJOR DAMAGE HISTORY Annual Due (10/2026) Pitot Static / Altimeter /Transponder Due (12/2027) ELT battery due (08/2027) Aircraft hangered in Lakeland Florida

Exterior

Beautiful Snow White, Raptor Red & Las Vegas Gold AcryGlo Paint done by Tejas AeroServices LP (05/2012) Paint Scheme Designed by Scheme Designers Maintenance & Remarks Midwest Based & Hangared Complete Logbooks Damage history – LH wingtip outer rib replaced in Jun 2002 due to hangar rash; LH flap replaced with new in Dec 2011 (prior to paint) due to hangar rash. NO MAJOR DAMAGE HISTORY Annual Due (10/2026) Pitot Static / Altimeter /Transponder Due (12/2027) ELT battery due (08/2027) Aircraft hangered in Lakeland Florida

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
AKC Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
Contact for Price
Kent Seaver
avpay.aero
$179,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney 201

This 1978 Mooney 201 (N33YZ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,322 hours on the airframe. There are currently 13 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $111,900 to $179,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $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 4,322 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: 4,322 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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 N33YZ.

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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N33YZ against the NTSB accident database.

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