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MooneyCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

M-20D Master

Seats
4 4
Power
280 hp209 kW
Cruise
175 kt324 km/h
US register
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About the M-20D Master

The Mooney M-20D Master is an American fixed-wing general aviation aircraft designed to suit private pilots and touring aviators. Built with a single piston engine and low-wing configuration, this four-seat type features conventional landing gear mechanics and a durable metal airframe structure.

Created as part of a famous lineage originating from early post-war concepts, the family underwent numerous design iterations and factory transitions over decades of manufacturing. Early examples incorporated wooden wing and tail assemblies before regulations required retrofitting all-metal replacement surfaces to prevent weathering degradation. Production experienced pauses due to economic downturns and corporate acquisitions, yet manufacturing later resumed following financial investments, allowing the enterprise to continue delivering updated iterations of the airframe.

Engines fitted

86 aircraft
EnginePowerShare of fleetAircraft
Lycoming O-360 180 hp 85
Lycoming HO-360 180 hp 1

M-20D Master running costs

$217 an hour
A year
LowTypicalHigh
Fuel$6,191$7,954$9,229
Oil$144$180$234
Engine overhaul reserve$2,167$2,667$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance$2,500$3,500$4,500
Hangar$3,000$6,300$9,600
Insurance$858$1,132$1,406
Total$14,860$21,733$29,802
Per hour$149$217$298

Engine

Model
Lycoming O-360-A2D
Power
180 hp
Overhaul
2,000 h / 12 yr
Fuel burn
8.2 – 10.3 gal/h
Fuel price
$8.20 /US gal

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