1990 Mooney M20J
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics Garmin GMA 340 audio panel Garmin GTN 650 xi moving map and Comm Garmin GNC 355 moving map and Comm Garmin
G3X PFD Garmin G5 standby attitude indicator Garmin GTX 345 ADSB transponder Garmin GFC 500 auto pilot Mooney annunciator panel Avionics master switch Dual push to talk Electric trim Remote transponder ident button USB-C power plug Remote ELT arming panel Dav Tron digital M877 timer Backup VFR G5 antenna Four place intercom
Description
Maintenance Condition: Hangared: Yes Complete Logs: Yes Damage History: No Annual Due: January 2027 Useful Load: 1,056 Lbs. for Airframe Log Airframe: 64 Gallon Fuel Capacity Electric Flaps Electric Gear Articulating Dual Front Seats Rozen Visor Front Inertia Reel Shoulder Harnesses Rear Shoulder Harnesses Speed Brakes 406 ELT Static Wicks LED NAV Beacon and Strobe Lights LED Landing Lights in Both Wings Flap Gap Seals Gear Wheel Fairings Weep no More Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Bracket Air Filter Stainless Steel Screw Kit Jack Points Polished Spinner Recent Gear Puck Replacement Hubcaps Engine Block Heater Visual Fuel Gauges on Wing Tank Cover Four Place Headrest Reclining Rear Seats New Mixture Control New Throttle Control Interior: Excellent Original Overall White Factory 1990s Scheme. Dark Blue Major Accent. Silver Minor Accent. Rated 8 Out of 10 Exterior: Very Good Original Gray Leather Seats with Matching Side Panels. Good Plastics. Overall Rated Eight Out of 10 History: Western United States since new. Always been Hangared. Complete Log. No Damage. No Corrosion. No hail. The ultiamate Mooney 201, Not just because it is a 201 but it is also an MSE with perfect pedigree, perfect Logs, perfect history, perfect times and perfect avionics.
Engine
Engine: ENGINE TIME: 235 hours SMOH on a Columbia Aircraft Engines (2016) Prop: PROP TIME: 8 Hours on McCauley 2 Blade
Propeller
PROP TIME: 8 Hours on McCauley 2 Blade
Interior
Excellent original overall white factory 1990s scheme. Dark blue major accent. Silver minor accent. Rated 8 out of 10.
Exterior
Excellent original overall white factory 1990s scheme. Dark blue major accent. Silver minor accent. Rated 8 out of 10.
Inspection
ANNUAL DUE: January 2027
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Skywagons.com
trade-a-plane.com
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$249,900
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Placerville, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aso.com
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$249,900
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CA | Mar 14, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Skywagons.com
aircraftdealer.com
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$249,900
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Placerville, CA | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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globalplanesearch.com
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$249,900
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Placerville | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active | |
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Mark Pilkington
barnstormers.com
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$249,900
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Placerville, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
controller.com
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$249,900
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Placerville, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
controlleremea.co.uk
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$253,783 *
GBP £188,863
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Placerville, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | 101 days | Active | |
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Skywagons
aviationtrader.com.au
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$257,605
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Placerville, California | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Mooney M20J
This 1990 Mooney M20J (N885J) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,275 hours on the airframe. There are currently 59 M20J aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $58,318 to $265,357. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $249,900.
The M20J 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 1,275 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 725 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 5 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Mooney M20J — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateMOONEY 201
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
Registered Owner
KOERPER MD LLC
Registration Address
LAS CRUCES, NM
Certificate Issued
2022-11-29
Airworthiness
1990-08-17
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N885J.
Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20J
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 5 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, and M20J Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20F, M20J, and M20L Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20J
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
I HAVE NOW HAD 2 QUALITY AICRAFT ACCESSORIES (QAA/HARTZELL)-OVERHAULED SLICK 4372 MAGNETOS W/ IMPULSE COUPLINGS VIOLENTLY SELF-DESTRUCT IN THE SPAN OF 200 HOURS. HARTZELL, THE PARENT COMPANY OF QAA, HAS INFORMED ME THAT BOTH MAGNETOS HAD BRAND NEW O...
ROCKER BOX COVER ON NUMBER 5 CYLINDER HEAD LEAKING OIL THROUGH HAIRLINE CRACK AT THE STAMPING MARK. THE LINE THAT UNDERLINES THE STAMPED "LYCOMING" LETTERS HAS A CRACK ALLOWING SLOW SEEPAGE OF ENGINE OIL AT ALL TIMES.
PRIOR TO LANDING THE PILOT RECEIVED AN AUDIBLE GEAR WARNING HORN, BUT THE GEAR INDICATOR SHOWED A GREEN LIGHT. THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED BUT FAILED TO LOCK DUE TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR CAUSING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TO POP. THE PILOT COULD NO...
THE TAIL TRIM ASSIST BRACKET BROKE ALONG THE MOUNTING FLANGE EDGE WHERE THE PUSH PULL ROD FOR ASSIST MECHANISM ATTACHES TO THE TAIL CONE.
INTERMITTENT ATTITUDE FAILURE OF THE KI300 HORIZON INDICATOR. PRIMARY ATTITUDE INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING INDICATES ERRONEOUS PITCH AND ROLL ATTITUDES AND ALSO, WHEN INTERFACED TO THE AUTOPILOT CAUSES THE AUTOPILOT TO DEVIATE FROM I...
VERY LOUD POUNDING SOUND FROM THE CRANKCASE WHEN RUNNING. FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS MATERIAL IN THE OIL FILTER, METAL AT THE SCREEN TO THE GOVERNOR, AND LARGE CHUNKS OF METAL IN THE OIL SUCTION SCREEN. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE...
DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND DUAL MAGNETO HOUSING CRACKED AT BOTH HOLD DOWN POINTS.
GOVERNOR WAS BENCH CHECKED AND FOUND NOT TO BE ACHIEVING RPM ABOVE 1600. PRESSURE RELIEF WAS LOW. CUSTOMER REQUEST O/H OF THE GOVERNOR; AT THIS POINT, THE GOVERNOR WAS DISASSEMBLED AND FOUND TO HAVE INTERNAL DAMAGE OF THE PUMP CAVITY. DAMAGE FROM ...
PLANE ARRIVED AT SHOP WITH 5 AMP ALT FIELD CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED STATOR BURNED BLACK, FRIED, HOWEVER THE SLIP RINGS WERE PRODUCING A STRONG MAGNETIC FIELD THAT AT FIRST BLUSH MADE ALTERNATOR APPEAR OK. FURTHER CHECK DISCOVE...
PILOT TRIED TO LAND, BUT WAS UNABLE TO LOWER LANDING GEAR. PILOT FLEW BACK TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT AND TRIED MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO LOWER GEAR BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. PILOT NOTED THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS POPPING AND HAD TO TRY THE EME...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $165,000–$195,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
