1997 Mooney 201 for sale

1997 Mooney 201

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$215,000
Location Pinehurst, North Carolina
Total Time 2,283 hrs
Engine SMOH 671 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # 24-3406
Reg # N29FM
Damage History Clean per seller
Engine Lycoming O-320
Cruise 161 kts (298 km/h)
ICAO Type M20P
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1997 Mooney M20J MSE. Meticulously maintained, always hangared. No damage history. Lots of upgrades. Push to start ignition, Garmin GTX 335 Transponder, Garmin GTN 750 GPS, JPI 730 engine monitor, KFC 150 autopilot with Navigation mode, heading mode, approach mode and altitude hold. Flying ILS or RNAV approaches with this autopilot are extremely easy. The Garmin GPS and KFC autopilot make this aircraft the ideal cross country-IFR platform. This panel was designed for maximum pilot situational awareness. Other upgrades/recent maintenance: Prop IRAN 2025, Mags overhauled, cowl flap motor overhauled, Whelen LED rotating beacon installed, LED strobe/landing lights/Nav lights/position lights TTAF: 2283.8 SMOH: 671.4 All log books available upon request in.pdf format

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Mooney 201

This 1997 Mooney 201 (N29FM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 2,283 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 $215,000.

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 2,283 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: 2,283 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 N29FM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Pinehurst, North Carolina

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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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