2001 Mooney M20R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRKing KFC-225 Digital Autopilot with Integrated Altitude Preselect / Vertical Speed Select.
Description
2001 MOONEY M20R OVATION2 DX For Sale in Longview, Texas 1013# Useful Load. One Owner since 2005. Updated with Glass and a JPI EDM-900 Primary Instrument as well as ADS-B In.
Engine
1400 Hours Since New. Continental IO-550G 280hp, 2000 TBO
Propeller
1180 Hours Since New. Upgraded to the Hartzell 3-Blade Top Prop.
Interior
Original Grey Porforated Leather Seats, Grey Carpets, Grey Ultraleather Composite Interior Panels. Black Leather Covered Yokes and Glareshield.
Exterior
Original Silver over Dark Grey with a Red Accent.
Inspection
Annual Inspection due November 2025 (current annual to be signed off first week of October). .
Modifications / STCs
• JP Instruments EDM-900 Primary Engine Instrument / Engine Monitor / Fuel Computer,Factory Installed 4-Place Oxygen, Electric Standby Attitude Indicator, Factory Installed Speed Brakes, Dual 28V Batteries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jimmy Garrison
controller.com
|
$269,000
|
Spring Branch, TX | Mar 14, 2026 | 125 days | Active | |
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GMax American Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$274,671 *
GBP £203,298
|
Longview, TX | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
GMax American Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$277,295
|
Longview, TX | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20R
This 2001 Mooney M20R (N1003L) is a 4-seat single engine piston . There are currently 20 M20R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $199,900 to $380,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $269,000.
The M20R cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 1,025 nm (1,898 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13.5 GPH (51 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $84/hr in fuel alone.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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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Mooney M20R — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
GILL DAVID P
Registration Address
SEABROOK, TX
Certificate Issued
2012-06-25
Airworthiness
2001-03-06
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 N1003L.
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
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
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.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $239,000–$269,000.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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