1981 Mooney 201
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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1981 MOONEY M20J 201 N 3 0 8 F W AIRFRAME Serial Number: 24-1212 TACH / TTAF: 6487.8 hrs Engine: Lycoming IO-360-A3B6, S/N RL-30474-51E Engine TSMOH: 481.6 hrs Propeller: Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497, S/N N54532B Prop Time: 287.6 TT Useful Load: 1005 lbs Complete Logs Annual Due August 1st AVIONICS • Garmin GMX 200 GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GNS 480 GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In/Out • CGR-30P Primary Engine Monitor • 2 axis-autopilot (Mitchell / Century 21) LOGGED UPGRADES / STC ITEMS 2020 New engine mounts installed; new shock discs installed; landing gear and fuel/vacuum system maintenance documented. 2019 Garmin GTX 345 installed and configured; Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497 propeller installed; Sky-Tec starter installed; Mooney/Hartzell flight manual supplements noted. 2018 Factory rebuilt Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 installed; CGR-30P primary engine monitor installed; alternator, vacuum pump, baffles, hoses, and firewall-forward items documented. EQUIPMENT / UPGRADE HIGHLIGHTS • Hartzell HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497 two-blade constant-speed propeller. • Sky-Tec starter installed. • New engine mounts installed. • New shock discs installed; landing gear and fuel/vacuum system maintenance documented.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Av8Rs
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,000
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Gig Harbor, WA | Jun 30, 2026 | 4 days | Active | |
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Brandon Baimbridge
barnstormers.com
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$139,000
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Gig Harbor, WA | Jul 03, 2026 | 1 days | Active |
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About This Mooney 201
This 1981 Mooney 201 (N308FW) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 6,487 hours on the airframe. There are currently 9 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $121,418 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $129,000.
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 6,487 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N308FW.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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