1978 MOONEY M20J SOLD

No longer listed as of April 2026. The price below is the last asking price — the final sale price is not disclosed.

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Last asking price
$139,000
Fair Price
Year
1978
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Total Time
4,210 hr
Location
Spring Branch, TX
Seller
GMax American Aircraft
Source
controller.com
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Performance & Capacity

Seats
4
Cruise
161 kts
Max Speed
168 kts
Range
820 nm
Ceiling
18,800 ft
Useful Load
900 lbs
Fuel
64.0 gal
Burn
10.0 gph
Engines
1 · Piston
Power
200 hp
MTOW
2,740 lbs
ICAO Type
M20P

Manufacturer-published specs for the Mooney M20J model. Actual aircraft may vary by configuration / modifications.

Operating Cost (est.)

Hourly Variable
$140
Annual Fixed
$18,000
Engine Overhaul
$30,000
TBO
2,000 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the Mooney M20J. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration.

Market price band

Mooney M20J typical: $59,384 – $266,441 median $120,000 across 54 active listings

This listing at $139,000 is 16% above median.

Description

We sold this one to the owner about 17 years ago. Speed and Altitude available from the Turbo Bullet conversion (near 231 speeds but on the Lycoming engine that a lot of pilots prefer).

About the Mooney M20J

The Mooney 201 (M20J) is the efficiency icon of general aviation — a 200 hp fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360 single famous for hitting 201 mph (175 knots) on modest power, which is how it earned its name. Introduced in 1977, the 201 transformed Mooney's reputation: clean aerodynamics, fuel injection and refined cowling made it one of the most fuel-efficient four-seat singles ever built. Cruise around 165-170 knots in real-world operation at fuel burns competitive with much slower aircraft, and a robust used market thanks to a long production run.

Produced 1977–1998. Total produced: 3,100.