1997 Mooney M20R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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R3 Aviation proudly presents N944EB, a clean 1997 Mooney M20R Ovation featuring a freshly overhauled engine with approximately 10 hours since major overhaul. Combined with a full Garmin avionics suite, FIKI approval with TKS anti-ice capability, and complete logs with no known damage history, this Ovation2 represents a highly capable and well-equipped cross-country aircraft. With a fresh major engine overhaul, modern avionics, and Mooney's renowned speed and efficiency, N944EB offers exceptional performance and reliability for serious IFR and cross-country flying. The most recent annual inspection was completed in July 2025 at a Mooney Service Center, further reinforcing the aircraft's strong maintenance pedigree. Delivery + Transition Training Available Located: KMLE Omaha, Nebraska Available to show by appointment. 4K video:
Engine
Continental IO-550-G SMOH: 10 2026 Overhaul by Central Cylinder McCauley 3 Blade Constant Speed Prop SPOH: 1,260
Interior
Aircraft exterior is in good condition with original paint. Original interior in good condition
Inspection
recent annual
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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R3 Aviation Services
trade-a-plane.com
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$339,900
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Omaha, NE | Mar 20, 2026 | — | Active | |
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R3 Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
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$339,900
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Omaha, NE | May 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20R
This 1997 Mooney M20R (N944EB) is a single engine piston with 2,410 hours on the airframe. There are currently 20 M20R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $219,000 to $380,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $339,900.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 4 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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N944EB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20R
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., (Mooney) Models M20M and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
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View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20R
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MINOR EVIDENCE OF FRETTING FROM VIBRATION WAS SEEN AT OIL COOLER CROSSBAR LOWER AFT CORNER. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED WELD ON THE UPPER RT FWD CORNER THAT WAS 1 INCH LONG. REMOVED THE OIL COOLER FOR INSPECTI...
APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 15 MILES FROM AIRPORT, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE TOWER WAS ADVISED AND THE ACFT WAS CLEARED FOR A STRAIGHT IN LANDING. TAXIED TO RAMP WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOT ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AND FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON NR 6 CYLIND...
PILOT REPORTED ODOR OF SMOKE. MFD SCREEN FAILED.
AIRCRAFT DEPARTED . DUE TO AN ODOR OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WAS TOWED TO THE RAMP. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED, SIC MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY FAILED.
FOUND CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG HOLE AND THE INJECTOR HOLE AT ANNUAL INSPECTION AT 1,314.4 HRS. CYLINDER LEAK DOWN WAS 24/80 AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE AIR WAS GOING PAST THE INTAKE VALVE DUE TO CORE SHIFT IN ...
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYS, THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR WAS EXCESSIVELY NOISEY WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED AND EXTENDED.AFTER FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE ACTUATOR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE (INTERNAL) BOLTS THA...
PILOT NOTICED A LOW VAC WARNING OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACCUME PUMP. TURN THE SWITCH ON FOR THE STANDBY VAC SYS AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE STANDBY VAC PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPING WAS A FROZEN VAC PUMP. INVESTIGATION REV...
PILOT REPORTED THE DEFROST BLOWER CIRCUIT BREAKER POPS WHEN BLOWER IS NOT IN USE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE LANDING LIGHTS STAYED ON WHEN THE LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS PULLED. AFTER APPX 20 SECONDS OF LANDING LIGHT OPERATION THE DEFROST ...
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE STUCK IN (OFF) POSITION WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS SITTING ON THE RAMP. ONCE STUCK IN THE OFF POSITION, IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN USING HAND FORCE. (K)
THE INABILITY OF THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR (PN 800397-501, SN 0165) TO CONTROLTHE OUTPUT OF THE ALTERNATOR WHEN THE BATTERY SWITCH WAS TOGGLED BETWEEN THE NR1 AND NR 2 BATTERY, IN FLIGHT. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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