1981 Mooney 201
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
One Owner since 1999. Good Maintenance History. Ready to work. New camshaft and lifters just installed. All internal engine parts inspected or replaced.
Engine
727 Hours Since Major Overhaul. 1 (one) hour since new camshaft and lifters (cam lobe wear on #1 cylinder). The work including new pistons and rings and valves honed and reworked. Everything else inspected. The shop that did the work said it was very close to an overhaul. Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D, 200hp, 2000TBO.
Propeller
1038 Hours Since Prop Overhaul. 143 Hours Since Reseal by San Antonio Propeller.
Interior
Nice Leather Seats with Wool Inserts. Carpets appear to be original. Plastic is in good condition.
Exterior
Original Paint. White with Three Tone Blue Stripes. Average Condition.
Inspection
Annual Due June 2027. IFR Certs Due June 2027. Good Maintenance History.
Modifications / STCs
• RCA Electronic Standby Attitude Indicator.
• LED Landing Light, LED Strobes, LED Belly Strobe.
• JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor with Fuel Computer.
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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$139,000
|
Spring Branch, Texas | 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 (N4083H) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 3,930 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $79,000 to $215,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $139,000.
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 3,930 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 N4083H.
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.
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