Mooney
1981 Mooney M20J 201 (N241RC)
$79,000
1981 · 4,100 h · United States
Dealer
MooneyOther aircraft · Fixed-wing · United States
M-20J 201
- Seats
- 4 4
- Power
- 280 hp209 kW
- Cruise
- 175 kt324 km/h
About the M-20J 201
Mooney M-20J 201 is a single-engine, low-wing, four-seat traveling aircraft featuring retractable landing gear and an all-metal airframe built around a welded steel-tube cabin cage. It is optimized for cross-country speed and efficiency using a piston engine without turbocharging, suiting pilots and owners who desire responsive handling and sports-car-like performance.
Originally emerging from aerodynamic drag reduction work led by LeRoy LoPresti, the design was marketed around its claimed top speed. Over decades of production, the airframe maintained a dedicated following supported by specialized maintenance communities, type clubs, and structural refinements focused on minimizing aerodynamic resistance.
The M-20J 201 is a variant of the Mooney M-20J Allegro.
M-20J 201 prices
25 for sale now1981 · 3,980 h
USD- Low
- $123,000
- Typical
- $149,000
- High
- $167,000
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 3,580 | $119,000 | $143,000 | $160,000 |
| 1978 | 3,780 | $119,000 | $144,000 | $161,000 |
| 1979 | 3,950 | $120,000 | $145,000 | $163,000 |
| 1980 | 3,760 | $123,000 | $148,000 | $166,000 |
| 1981 | 3,980 | $123,000 | $149,000 | $167,000 |
| 1982 | 3,990 | $125,000 | $151,000 | $169,000 |
| 1983 | 4,000 | $127,000 | $152,000 | $171,000 |
| 1984 | 4,000 | $128,000 | $154,000 | $173,000 |
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 4,920 | £77,000 | £99,000 | £125,000 |
| 1980 | 4,920 | £78,000 | £100,000 | £127,000 |
| 1981 | 4,920 | £79,000 | £102,000 | £128,000 |
| 1985 | 2,380 | £89,000 | £115,000 | £145,000 |
| 1986 | 2,380 | £90,000 | £116,000 | £147,000 |
| 1987 | 2,380 | £92,000 | £118,000 | £148,000 |
| Built | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 3,090 | €102,000 | €132,000 | €166,000 |
| 1984 | 3,090 | €104,000 | €133,000 | €168,000 |
| 1985 | 3,090 | €105,000 | €135,000 | €170,000 |
| 1986 | 3,220 | €106,000 | €136,000 | €172,000 |
| 1989 | 5,970 | €104,000 | €133,000 | €168,000 |
| 1990 | 5,970 | €105,000 | €135,000 | €170,000 |
| 1991 | 5,970 | €106,000 | €137,000 | €172,000 |
M-20J 201 running costs
$327 an hour| Low | Typical | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | $9,588 | $12,300 | $14,426 |
| Oil | $224 | $280 | $364 |
| Engine overhaul reserve | $4,583 | $5,417 | $8,842 |
| Propeller overhaul reserve | $917 | $1,083 | $1,250 |
| Annual inspection and maintenance | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Hangar | $3,000 | $6,300 | $9,600 |
| Insurance | $1,641 | $2,089 | $2,537 |
| Depreciation | $639 | $1,279 | $1,918 |
| Total | $23,592 | $32,748 | $43,937 |
| Per hour | $236 | $327 | $439 |
Engine
- Model
- Continental TSIO-550-G
- Power
- 280 hp
- Overhaul
- 2,200 h / 12 yr
- Fuel burn
- 12.7 – 16.1 gal/h
- Fuel price
- $8.20 /US gal
- Value lost a year
- 0.9%
M-20J 201 for sale now
All M-20J 201 for sale (44)
Mooney
1981 Mooney M20J 201 (N241RC)
$79,000
1981 · 4,100 h · United States
Dealer
Mooney
1977 Mooney M20J 201
€79,500 ≈ $88,984
1977 · 5,431 h · Romania
Private seller
Mooney
1984 Mooney M20J 201
$109,000
1984 · 4,000 h · United States
Private seller
Mooney
1980 Mooney M20J 201
€98,000 ≈ $109,691
1980 · 6 h · Slovenia
Mooney
1978 Mooney M20J 201
$110,000
1978 · 2,490 h · United States
Dealer
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1978 Mooney M20J 201
$110,000
1978 · 3,575 h · United States
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