This 1977 Mooney M20J 201 Is a Speed-Modified ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

1977 Mooney M20J 201 [Courtesy: Seitz Aviation LLC]

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today’s Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.

Today’s Top Pick is a 1977 Mooney M20J 201.

The Mooney M20 family of low-wing four-seaters dates to the mid-1950s, and while its appearance has not changed much over the years, there are many differences among the many versions, including various engines, and short, medium or long fuselages.

The result, in my opinion, is that the Mooney offers traits almost anyone will find appealing.

The common thread connecting all of the M20s is a nice combination of performance and economy. These sleek, attractive airplanes almost always fly faster and higher than competing models with bigger engines and more power. Aircraft shoppers are also likely to find that Mooneys typically are priced lower than many others in the same category, so they represent an opportunity to acquire a lot of performance for the money.p

This 1977 Mooney M20J has 6,493 hours on the airframe, 91 hours since overhaul on its 200 hp Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 engine, and 91 hours since new on its Hartzell two-blade propeller. The aircraft has received speed-enhancing modifications, including a smooth, one-piece fiberglass belly panel, 231 wing tips, second gear doors, flap, rudder and elevator hinge covers, aileron gap seals, and tail root and dorsal fin fairings.

The IFR panel features a Garmin GTN 650 GPS/nav/com, Bendix/King KX165 nav/com/ BFG 900WX Stormscope, EDO HSI, S-Tec 50 autopilot, Garmin GTX 345 transponder with ADS-B In and Out, Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, and Electronics International engine monitor.

Pilots shopping for a compact, efficient traveling airplane that keeps pace with some of the fastest piston singles while saving fuel by using a smaller engine with less power should consider this 1977 Mooney M20J 201, which is ava i lable for $149,500 on AircraftForSale.

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