1978 Mooney M20J 201
FOR SALE

1978 Mooney M20J 201

Single Engine Piston

$136,500
Location United
Total Time 1,818 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-0472
Reg # N201KW
Engine Lycoming IO-260
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1978 Mooney M20J 201 For Sale in United States, 1818 hours, $136500 | Aircraftforsale.com

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Mooney M20J 201

This 1978 Mooney M20J 201 (N201KW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,818 hours on the airframe. There are currently 37 M20J 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $60,026 to $234,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $136,500.

The M20J 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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $55/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $120/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $16,000. With 1,818 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 182 hours remaining to engine TBO .

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,818 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (2,000 hrs)
Budget $150 for pre-purchase inspection

Mooney M20J 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 M20J 201

Fuel Burn
10.0 GPH
~$65/hr
Variable Cost
$120/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$16,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$28,000
every 2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MOONEY M20J 201. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N201KW.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

United

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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.

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