Mooney M20J Aircraft in Australia
Australian-registered aircraft (VH- prefix) operate under CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) certification. Active GA market with strong Daher TBM, Cirrus, Cessna and Beechcraft fleets. Outback flying creates active utility aircraft market (Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12). Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth major hubs.
2 used Mooney M20J aircraft for sale in Australia · 4-seat · $143K – $206K · updated 20 hours ago
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.
Mooney M20J Specifications
Model specThe Mooney M20J is a 4-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 161 kt (298 km/h), a range of 820 nm (1,519 km), and a useful load of 900 lbs (408 kg).
2 Mooney M20J For Sale
There are currently 2 used Mooney M20J for sale, ranging from $143,597 to $206,063, with a median asking price of $174,830.
Compare Mooney M20J
See how the Mooney M20J stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Mooney M20J Price & Cost
How much does a Mooney M20J cost? Used M20J prices: $143K – $206K, average $174K (median $174K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 26 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Mooney M20J
Every Mooney M20J faces a mandatory 2,000-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $30,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 2,000-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Mooney M20J
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Mooney M20J Inventory by Country
| United States | 34 |
| France | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
Mooney M20J Inventory by State
| Texas | 11 |
| California | 8 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Indiana | 2 |
Mooney M20J by Price
| Under $100k | 5 |
| Under $200k | 42 |
| Under $300k | 49 |
| Under $500k | 49 |
Mooney M20J Safety Record
Across all M20J variants, 293 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1982–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Silver Springs, NV | Serious | — |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Norrtälje, OF | Fatal (2) | — |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Nampa, ID | Fatal (3) | — |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Edinburg, TX | Incident | — |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Windham, NY | Fatal (1) | — |
NTSB records 1982–2025. Includes all Mooney M20J variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.