1979 Mooney M20J
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Garmin G3X Touch 10.6" Display with ADS-B In and Full Engine Monitor Garmin GTN750 Touchscreen IFR GPS NAV/COM Garmin GFC500 Autopilot System Garmin G5 Electronic Standby Attitude Indicator Garmin GTR VHF COM Radio Garmin GMA345 Audio Panel with Bluetooth Garmin GTX33ES Mode S ADS-B Out Transponder New USB Charging Ports (4) Artex 345 ELT Vertical Card Compass Additional Features: All LED Lights (tail light
beacon landing light strobesand navigation) Custom Metal Panel Speed Brakes Landing Height System New Static Wicks Medeco Lock Set Electric Pitch Trim Autopilot Quick Disconnect Switch Embroidered Headsets Pilot Vent Window New Main Landing Gear Shock Disks New Fuel Senders Avionics Master Switch Leather-Wrapped Yokes Rosen Sun Visors Eyeball Air Vents
Description
1979 Mooney M20J. December 2025 Annual. Turn Key! Like Brand New, the most spectacular MOONEY M20J in the world! Extensively renovated in July 2023: Brand new glass panel with all Garmin Avionics including the G3X Touch 10.6” Display, the GTN750, the GFC500 Autopilot, and much more (see details below). New modern paint scheme in “volt yellow” and “metallic silver,” and brand new windows; new Italian leather interior with design in double stitching, leather-warped yokes, Rosen visors, and brand new interior panels featuring Alcantara headliner (high-end material often used in luxury interiors.” Brand new LED lights throughout the whole airplane.
Engine
Engine: 1193 Hours SMOH Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D 2000 Hour TBO Prop: 101 Hours SPOH 2-Blade McCauley Prop Polished Spinner
Interior
9 out of 10 New full Italian leather interior Alcantara fabric headliner New carpets with Ensolite foam backing New interior plastics
Exterior
9 out of 10 Repainted in 2023 Modern paint scheme All new windows (2023)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AirMart - Ben Halcomb
trade-a-plane.com
|
$234,900
|
Lexington ( ), KY | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active |
Estimate Monthly Payment
Mooney M20J loan calculator
AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Mooney M20J
This 1979 Mooney M20J (3716H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,497 hours on the airframe. There are currently 57 M20J aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,848 to $266,441. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $234,900.
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 2,497 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.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Mooney M20J — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateMOONEY 201
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (3716H) is registered outside the US.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check 3716H against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20J
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes
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
AeroGurus Market Estimate AME
Similar Aircraft for Sale
