1981 Mooney 201
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
The aircraft is mostly original equipment with the exception of a Garmin GNS-430 (non-WAAS).
It would be a great candidate for an Avidyne IFD-440 slide in replacement. Stratus Appereo ADS-B Transponder.Century 41 Autopilot with Altitude Hold and Glide Slope Coupling. Owner reports autopilot fully functional.
Century NSD-360 HSI.Description
An M20J priced like an M20C. Fly it now, upgrade it as you go. A great chance to get an 80's M20J for a good price. Note, I do not have logs on the plane at this time. The aircraft is located in New York.
Engine
2136 Hours SMOH. Aircraft is currently flying around 100 hours per year. Compressions at 2025 Annual: 76 / 76 / 76 / 78. No metal in oil and consumption is around a quart every 8-9 hours. Owner had planned to fly another 1,000 hours after TBO, but has decided to move into a fixed gear aircraft.
Propeller
753 Hours Since Prop Overhaul (2020). McCauley 2-Blade.
Interior
Fair Interior. Original. Pilot seat has a pretty good tear in it.
Exterior
Fair Paint. Owner calls it a '20 Footer'. It has been painted (it has a mid-90's style Mooney paint scheme. Owner says the side windows are fine but that the windshield will probably need to be replaced at some point, especially if you decide to paint it.
Inspection
Annual is due July 1, 2026. The logs on the aircraft start in 1996 (times determined from old invoices and workorders).
Modifications / STCs
• LED Landing Light, Hoskins FT-101 Fuel Totalizer.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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GMax American Aircraft
controller.com
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$79,000
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Penn Yan, New York | Jul 26, 2026 | 0 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney 201
This 1981 Mooney 201 (N241RC) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,100 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $215,000.
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 4,100 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.
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Mooney 201 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N241RC.
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 N241RC against the NTSB accident database.
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