1981 Mooney 201
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
ENGINE: LYCOMING IO-360-A3B6D 200HP TBO 2000 / 12YRS
ENGINE SOH: 1043HRS
PROP: 190HRS SOH
(30.6.20 Prop Strike on Taxi previous owner Apollo SL15
Aspen Evolution PFD
Apollo GX60 GPS/COM/NAV/VOR/LOC/ILS
Apollo SL30 NAV/COM/VOR/LOC
Apollo MX20 Colour MFD/Moving Map
BFG 900 Stormscope
KR87 ADF receiver
Garmin GTX330 Transponder
Digital Engine Monitor
Century 41 Coupled Autopilot
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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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$121,620
$120,564
|
New South Wales, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney 201
This 1981 Mooney 201 (VH-MOQ) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 4,873 hours on the airframe. There are currently 11 201 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $121,620 to $165,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $121,620.
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 4,873 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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (VH-MOQ) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
New South Wales, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle 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 VH-MOQ against the NTSB accident database.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $129,000–$139,675.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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