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The Mooney M20 (ICAO type M20P) has a maximum take-off weight of 1,200 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,050 nm, a cruise speed of 127 knots, a service ceiling of 19,000 ft and seating for up to 4 across its variants.

Mooney M20

Mooney M20
M20P
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Year
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Owner
—
Last seen
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MTOW
1,200 kg
Range
1,050 nm
Seats
4
M20
Mooney · M20
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
7,308
Active
7,289
Certifying authorities
FAA
Market

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Marketplace

185 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
M20
M20
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20A
M20A
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20B
M20B
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20C
M20C
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20D
M20D
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20E
M20E
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20F
M20F
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20G
M20G
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20J
M20J
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20K
M20K
—1,200–1,500 kg1,000–1,050 nm127–222 kt4
M20L
M20L
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20M
M20M
—1,200–1,500 kg1,000–1,050 nm127–222 kt4
M20R
M20R
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20S
M20S
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20TN
M20TN
—1,500 kg1,000 nm222 kt4
M20U
M20U
—1,200 kg1,050 nm127 kt4
M20V
M20V
—1,500 kg1,000 nm222 kt4
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS 2A3 · Rev 49

The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 2A3), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.

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Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Mooney M20 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Mooney M20 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

50 yearsmedian age

Of the 5,834 registered Mooney M20 with a known build year (80% of the 7,308 we track), the median age is 50 years.

Registration activity

225changed registration in 12 months

225 of the 7,308 registered Mooney M20 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 225 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
118
Tracked flights
182
Tracked flight hours
380
Share of fleet flying
2%

118 Mooney M20 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 182 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

185Mooney M20 listed for sale

$4Kmedian $140K$799K

Asking prices from $4K to $799K, typically $95K–$217K — based on 480 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.

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Mooney M20 manuals & documents

50 documents for the Mooney M20 — Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Training Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Other Documents · Model Guide · Supplemental Type Certificate · Airworthiness Directives · V Speeds Reference · Normal Procedures · Service Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Form 2.59c M20J N5760R Emergency Checklist – Version 5 2014/10/29 · 2014

This document is an emergency checklist specifically for the Mooney M20J 201, designated as N5760R. It provides pilots with critical procedures to follow in various emergency situations, including engine power loss, engine fire, electrical fire, and landing gear failures. The checklist is designed for quick reference during flight emergencies, ensuring that pilots can respond effectively and safely. It is essential for pilots to familiarize themselves with these procedures to enhance safety and preparedness during flight operations.

  • Throttle should be closed and brakes applied during take-off roll engine power loss.
  • Establish best glide speed if engine power is lost after liftoff.
  • In case of an engine fire, turn off the fuel selector and mixture control.
  • For power-off emergency landings, ensure the ELT is armed and cabin door is unlatched.
  • Follow specific procedures for landing gear failure, including manual extension if needed.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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M20 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Mooney M20?

The Mooney M20 has a maximum range of 1,050 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Mooney M20 carry?

The Mooney M20 seats up to 4 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Mooney M20?

The Mooney M20's maximum take-off weight is 1,200 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Mooney M20?

The Mooney M20's ICAO type designator is M20P.

How many Mooney M20 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 7,308 registered Mooney M20 airframes worldwide.