1978 Mooney M20J
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel Garmin GTN-650 GPS/Nav/Com 1 King KX-155 Nav/Com 2 with Localizer Stratus ESG ADS-B Transponder Century IIB Autopilot with S-TEC Altitude Hold (inop) Additional Equipment Modifications: LED Landing Light Dual Push to Talk Electric Trim Fuels tanks resealed by Weep No More in 2018 FAR 91.411 .413 valid through November 2026 Compressions Last Annual: 1.) 71 2.) 72 3.) 72 4.) 72
Description
Ownership History: The previous owner had owned the plane since 2012 and kept it hangared the whole time. He used it to fly all over the country. He no longer had a need for an aircraft and decided to sell. Damage History: There was a prop strike in 2003. The engine received a tear down inspection and the prop was overhauled. Logbook Condition: Complete and well detailed since new
Engine
Engine Make: Lycoming Engine Serial #: L-18174-51A Engine Model: IO-360-A3B6D Engine HP: 200 Engine Hours since Overhaul: 2,119.84 Type of Overhaul: Factory Overhaul Date of Overhaul: April 23rd, 1992 Overhaul Shop: Lycoming Prop Overhaul Date: April 2003 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 1,082
Propeller
Prop Overhaul Date: April 2003 Hours since Prop Overhaul: 1,082
Interior
Exterior Condition: The aircraft was stripped and painted in 1986 by Lakewood Aircraft Services. The paint is in decent condition overall. There have been some touch ups to the leading edges and cowl over the years. Interior Condition: The interior is in good condition! The seats have been reupholstered in grey leather and they look great! The carpet is in good condition along with the side panels.
Exterior
The aircraft was stripped and painted in 1986 by Lakewood Aircraft Services. The paint is in decent condition overall. There have been some touch ups to the leading edges and cowl over the years.
Inspection
Last Annual Competed: November 2025
Modifications / STCs
• LED Landing Light
• Dual Push to Talk
• Electric Trim
• Fuels tanks resealed by Weep No More in 2018
• FAR 91.411 & .413 valid through November 2026
• Compressions Last Annual: 1.) 71 2.) 72 3.) 72 4.) 72
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Aircraft Ownership Solutions
controller.com
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$84,900
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Kokomo, IN | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20J
This 1978 Mooney M20J (N4341H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,266 hours on the airframe. There are currently 59 M20J aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,318 to $265,357. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $84,900.
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 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 4,266 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
AeroGurus estimateMOONEY 201
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N4341H.
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $109,950–$143,049.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
