Mooney M20J Aircraft in United States
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35 used Mooney M20J aircraft for sale in United States · 4-seat · $84K – $249K · updated 2 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).
35 Mooney M20J For Sale
Browse all 35 listings →There are currently 35 used Mooney M20J for sale, ranging from $84,900 to $249,900, with a median asking price of $139,000.
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: $84K – $249K, average $148K (median $139K), across 34 priced of 35 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.