This 1977 Mooney M20J 201 Is an Efficient, Cross-Country 'Aircraft ForSale' Top Pick

1977 Mooney M20J 201 [Courtesy: David Miller]

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 long-running M20 series of piston singles offers pilots an appealing combination of efficiency and cross-country performance. The compact, thoughtfully designed machines have a solid, no-nonsense feel and good looks that have attracted a devoted following over more than 60 years since the aircraft entered the market.

The earliest M20s were equipped with 150 hp Lycoming O-320 engines like those used for decades in Cessna 172s. Pilots noticed the surprising levels of performance the Mooney displayed with the modest powerplant. Soon Mooney switched to the 180 hp O-360, which made more of the airframe’s potential, allowing it to compete with high-performance piston singles with much larger engines. The aircraft for sale today has the 200 hp IO-360, which many Mooney fans consider the sweet spot.

This Mooney M20J has 8,177 hours on the airframe, 647 hours on its 200 hp Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D engine, and 644 hours on its Hartzell propeller. The aircraft is equipped with a Reiff engine preheating system.

The IFR panel includes a Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin GNS 430 GPS/nav/com, King KX 155 nav/com with glideslope, King KT 76A transponder, GDL 82 with ADS-B Out, Bendix/King xCruze autopilot, JPI EDM 900 engine monitor, vertical card compass, and Davtron digital OAT 301.

Pilots in the market for a fast, fuel-efficient cross-country aircraft with relatively low operating costs should consider this 1977 Mooney M20J 201, which is available for $125,000 on AircraftForSale.

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