1981 Mooney 201 for sale

1981 Mooney 201

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$129,000
Location Gig Harbor, WA
Total Time 6,487 hrs
Engine SMOH 481 hrs
Seats 4
Reg # N308FW
Engine Lycoming O-320
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently ⚠ High time

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

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.

Propeller

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Price Comparison 1 active offer

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$129,000
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$139,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,487 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 N308FW.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Gig Harbor, WA

Seller reported 130 more aircraft in Washington →

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 N308FW against the NTSB accident database.

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