1980 Mooney 201 for sale

1980 Mooney 201

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$121,900
Location Leo, IN
Total Time 3,240 hrs
Engine SMOH 380 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-0983
Reg # N205CB
Engine Lycoming O-320
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

BTH
garmin gns 430 garmin gps map 396 garmin gma 340 garmin adsb in out

Description

all cylinders 78 or better

Engine

exhaust from lopresti

Propeller

1 peace belly

Interior

newer interior

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Christopher Busse
trade-a-plane.com
$121,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney 201

This 1980 Mooney 201 (N205CB) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,240 hours on the airframe. There are currently 14 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $111,900 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $121,900.

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 3,240 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: 3,240 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 N205CB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Leo, IN

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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 N205CB against the NTSB accident database.

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