1978 Mooney M20J
Reg # N4222H
$127,500
Summary
Very low-time airframe with beautiful paint, mid-time engine, and recent leather interior; Garmin GNS 430W, King KFC 200, King KCS-55A, Garmin GDL 88 (in & out), Flight Stream 210
Airframe:
TTAF: 2065
Engines:
Time: 970
STOH: 10
Props:
SMOH: 500
Airframe:
TTAF: 2065
Engines:
Time: 970
STOH: 10
Props:
SMOH: 500
Avionics
NAV/COM #1: Garmin GNS 430W w/ Glide Slope
NAV/COM #2: Garmin SL30 w/ Glide Slope
HSI: King KCS-55A
Autopilot: King KFC 200
RNAV: King KNS 80
Transponder: King KT 76A
ADS-B: Garmin GDL 88 (in & out)
ADF: King KR 85
Audio Panel: KMA 20
Intercom: David Clark
Engine Monitoring: Insight Graphic
Standby Vac: Precise Flight
Other: Flight Stream 210 (i.e. to transfer flight plans between mobile device & GNS 430)
NAV/COM #2: Garmin SL30 w/ Glide Slope
HSI: King KCS-55A
Autopilot: King KFC 200
RNAV: King KNS 80
Transponder: King KT 76A
ADS-B: Garmin GDL 88 (in & out)
ADF: King KR 85
Audio Panel: KMA 20
Intercom: David Clark
Engine Monitoring: Insight Graphic
Standby Vac: Precise Flight
Other: Flight Stream 210 (i.e. to transfer flight plans between mobile device & GNS 430)
Exterior
9
White/Blue w/ Gray accents
White/Blue w/ Gray accents
Interior
Excellent
Light Blue Leather
Light Blue Leather
Additional Equipment
Electric elevator trim
Wing-tip strobes
Wing-tip strobes
Remarks
Annual due: August 2023
IFR Certification Due: October 2023
AD’s complete? (Yes / No) Yes
Damage History: No known
Hangared: Yes
Cruise Speed: (at 75% power) 158 kts *
Useful Load: (remaining after full fuel) 685 lbs *
Fuel Capacity: 64 gal
Fuel burn: (average) 10.5 GPH *
Range: 690 nm *
Specific Range: ((Efficiency = Cruise Speed ÷ Lbs per hour of fuel burn) (The higher the number, the better the efficiency)) 2.48
Mooneys are among the most efficient and structurally sound airplanes manufactured. The low profile cross-section and laminar flow wings reduce drag to enable the fast air speeds typically unachievable in other manufacturers’ airplanes with similar horsepower. The tubular steel frame, acting as a cockpit roll cage, along with the wingtip-to-wingtip wing spar make the Mooney airframe the strongest and safest among GA airplanes.
The M20J, first introduced in July 1976 as the 1977 Model 201, included a variety of airframe enhancements engineered by Roy LoPresti that increased the top speed by 16 mph over the M20F model. The M20J, branded the 201, since it achieve 201 mph on only a 200 hp engine, was a significant milestone in Mooney’s history. Mooney continued improving the features and creature comforts in the “J” model until production ceased at the end of the 1998 production year.
This airplane received new paint, recent leather interior, recent top overhaul, and has always been hangared. It could very well be the lowest time airframe of those manufactured in 1978. It runs and flies great!
IFR Certification Due: October 2023
AD’s complete? (Yes / No) Yes
Damage History: No known
Hangared: Yes
Cruise Speed: (at 75% power) 158 kts *
Useful Load: (remaining after full fuel) 685 lbs *
Fuel Capacity: 64 gal
Fuel burn: (average) 10.5 GPH *
Range: 690 nm *
Specific Range: ((Efficiency = Cruise Speed ÷ Lbs per hour of fuel burn) (The higher the number, the better the efficiency)) 2.48
Mooneys are among the most efficient and structurally sound airplanes manufactured. The low profile cross-section and laminar flow wings reduce drag to enable the fast air speeds typically unachievable in other manufacturers’ airplanes with similar horsepower. The tubular steel frame, acting as a cockpit roll cage, along with the wingtip-to-wingtip wing spar make the Mooney airframe the strongest and safest among GA airplanes.
The M20J, first introduced in July 1976 as the 1977 Model 201, included a variety of airframe enhancements engineered by Roy LoPresti that increased the top speed by 16 mph over the M20F model. The M20J, branded the 201, since it achieve 201 mph on only a 200 hp engine, was a significant milestone in Mooney’s history. Mooney continued improving the features and creature comforts in the “J” model until production ceased at the end of the 1998 production year.
This airplane received new paint, recent leather interior, recent top overhaul, and has always been hangared. It could very well be the lowest time airframe of those manufactured in 1978. It runs and flies great!
