A page with a table summarizing all Mooney Aircraft models, starting with the first Mite in 1948. Includes number built; serial number range; description; pricing; and photos. Also: links to other resources on Mooney models.
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Year | Model | Serial # | Description | No. built | Factory price |
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1948 | M18 Mite | 02 to 12 | 25hp Crosley auto engine -- later converted to Lycoming 65hp O-145. Single place. Mite features listed here at Dave Rutherford's Mitesite. Mite #1 was N3199K, now hanging at Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC. Mite #3 was N3159K, now at Sun 'n Fun Museum in Florida. |
11 | $1,995 |
1949 | M18L Mite | 02 to 67 | Lycoming 0-145-B2. Single place. Michael Bolinger's N246MM. Early Mite panel. | 66 | $2,795 |
1950 | M18L Mite | 68 to 82 | Lycoming 0-145-B2. Single place.. | 15 | $2,795 |
1950 | M18C Mite | 201 to 240 | Continental A65-12 or -8. Single place. | 40 | $2,965 |
1951 | M18LA Mite | 101 to 114 | Lycoming 0-145-B2. Gross weight increase from 780lb. to 850 lb. Maneuvering, max structural cruising, flaps extended speeds increased to match M-18C Mite. Single place. Photo of N60MM. | 14 | $2,965 |
1951 | M18C Mite | 241 to 249 | Continental A65-12 or -8. Single place. | 9 | $2,965 |
1952 | M18LA Mite | 115 to 135 | Lycoming 0-145-B2. Single place. | 21 | $2,995 |
1952 | M18C Mite | 250 to 277 | Continental A65-12 or -8. Single place. Christopher Byrd's N4075V. | 28 | $2,965 |
1953 | M18LA Mite | 136 to 145 | Lycoming 0-145-B2. Also known as "Wee Scotsman." Single place. | 10 | $2,840 - $3,029 |
1953 | M18C Mite | 278 to 299 | Continental A65-12 or -8. Also known as "Wee Scotsman." Single place. Steve McGuire's restored N85PM was the first aircraft produced in 1953. | 22 | $2,965 |
1954 | M18C Mite | 300 to 322 | Continental A65-12 or -8. Single place. Vernon Flacksberth's N4147. | 23 | $2,965 |
1955 | M18C55 Mite | 323 to 357 | Continental A65-12 or -8. High-canopy models. Single place. | 35 | $2,965 |
1955 | M20 Mark 20 | 1001 to 1010 | Lycoming 0-320 (150HP). Wood wing. Four place. | 10 | $12,500 |
1956 | M20 Mark 20 | 1011 to 1061 | Lycoming 0-320 (150HP). Wood wing. Four place. | 51 | $15,590A |
1957 | M20 Mark 20 | 1062 to 1166 | Lycoming 0-320 (150HP). Wood wing. Four place. | 105 | $15,950A |
1958 | M20 Mark 20 | 1167 to 1200 | Lycoming O-320 (150HP). Wood wing. Four place. | 34 | $ |
1958 | M20A Mark 20A | 1201 to 1303 | Lycoming 0-360-A1A (180 HP). Wood wing. Four place. | 103 | $14,750 - $17,656A |
1959 | M20A Mark 20A | 1304 to 1534 | Lycoming 0-360-A1A (180 HP). Wood wing. Four place. Thomas Jaekel's D-EMRG in its hangar in Germany. | 231 | $15,450 |
1960 | M20A Mark 20A | 1535 to 1700 | Lycoming 0-360-A1A (180 HP). Wood wing. Four place. | 165 | $ |
All aircraft manufactured to this point had wings and tail made of
wood covered with fabric (the body cage was always steel, with aluminum skin).
Aircraft after S/N 1701 had metal wings and tail.
* Master models in the following table were fixed landing gears.
Year | Model | Serial # | Description | No. built | Factory price |
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1961 | M20B Mark 21 | 1701 to 1924 | Lycoming 0-360-A1A (180 HP) or -A1D (impulse coupled mags). Four place. | 223 | $15,995 - $18,000A |
1962 | M20C Mark 21 | 1940 to 2276 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Click here for detailed change list in C model. Four place. | 336 | $15,995 - $19,000A |
1963 | M20C Mark 21 | 2297 to 2622 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Four place. | 328 | $20,000A |
1963 | M20D Master | 101 to 200* | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Four place. | 100 | $13,995 |
1964 | M20C Mark 21 | 2623 to 2806 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Four place. | 183 | $21,000A |
1964 | M20D Master | 201 to 251* | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Four place. Chris Nowak's N1916Y. | 51 | $15,814 |
1964 | M20E Super 21 | 101 to 469 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Four place. | 366 | $18,450 - $22,000A |
1965 | M20C Mark 21 | 2807 to 3184 | Lycoming O-360-AlD(180 HP). Positive Control (PC). Four place. | 379 | $22,000A |
1965 | M20D Master | 252 to 259* | Lycoming 0-36O-AlD(180 HP). Four place. | 8 | $ |
1965 | M20E Super 21 | 470 to 831 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). Four place. Colin Bitterfield's N3218S exterior and panel. | 363 | $23,000A |
1966 | M20C Mark 21 | 3185 to 3466 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Positive Control (PC). Four place. | 280 | $23,000A |
1966 | M20D Master | 260 only | Lycoming 0-360-AlD(180 HP). Four place. | 1 | $ |
1966 | M20E Super 21 | 832 to 1301 | Lycoming IO-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). Four place. | 473 | $24,000A |
1966 | M20F Executive | 660001 to 660003 | Lycoming IO-360-A1A(200 HP). Fuselage extended by 1', cabin by 10". Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). Four place. | 3 | $21,995 |
1966 | M22 Mustang | 660004 to 66006 | Lycoming TI0-541-A1A(310 HP). Turbosupercharged, fuel injection, pressurized. PC, power quadrant. Five place. Charles Reeves' N7735M, from forward and aft. | 3 | $33,950 |
1967 | M20C Mark 21 | 670001 to 670149 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). PC. Four place. | 149 | $24,000 |
1967 | M20E Super 21 | 670001 to 670062 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). Four place. | 62 | $25,000A |
1967 | M20F Executive | 670001 to 670539 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). Four place. | 536 | $21,995 - $26,000A |
1967 | M22 Mustang | 670001 to 670004 | Lycoming TI0-541-A1A(310 HP). Turbosupercharged, fuel injection, pressurized. PC, power quadrant. Five place. | 4 | $42,437A |
1968 | A2-A Cadet | B-261 to B-298 | Continental C90-16F(90 HP). Aircoupe dual-fin tail. Two place. | 38 | $8,295 |
1968 | M20C Ranger | 680001 to 680198 | Lycoming 0-360A1D(180 HP). Replaces Mark 21. Cowl flaps fixed, dorsal fin removed, entrance step fixed, 1-piece windshield. PC. Four place. | 198 | $25,000A |
1968 | M20F Executive | 680001 to 680206 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 206 | $25,294A |
1968 | M20G Statesman | 680001 to 680164 | Lycoming 0-360A1D(180 HP). Long (F model) fuselage, fuel 52 gallons, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 164 | $18,790 - $26,000A |
1968 | M22 Mustang | 68001 to 68015 | Lycoming TI0-541-A1A(310 HP). Turbosupercharged, fuel injection, pressurized. PC, power quadrant. Five place. | 15 | $55,584A |
1969 | M10 Cadet | 690003 to 690011 | Continental C90-16F(90 HP). Now single-tail. Two place. | 9 | $11,310A |
1969 | M20C Ranger | 690001 to 690098 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Electric gear, flaps. New power quadrant. Dorsal fin removed, entrance step fixed, 1-piece windshield. PC. Four place. | 98 | $26,000 |
1969 | M20E Chaparral | 690001 to 690073 | Lycoming I0-360A1A(200 HP). Shortened (by 10" F model) with electric gear, flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield, 1969 power quadrant. Fuel: 52 gals. Four place. | 73 | $27,000A |
1969 | M20F Executive | 690003 to 690092 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Bendix fuel injection. Altitude power boost. Positive Control (PC). 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 90 | $28,000A |
1969 | M20G Statesman | 690001 to 690020 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Long (F model) fuselage, fuel 52 gallons, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 20 | $26,500A |
1969 | M22 Mustang | 690001 to 690005 | Lycoming TIO-541-A1A(310 HP). Turbosupercharged, fuel injection, pressurized. PC, power quadrant. Five place. | 5 | $ |
1970 | M10 Cadet | 700001 to 700050 | Continental C90-16F(90 HP). Mooney 1-piece tail. Two place. | 50 | $12,010A |
1970 | M20C Ranger | 700001 to 700091 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). 1-piece windshield, PC, electric gear, flaps. Four place. | 91 | $18,995 - $27,000A |
1970 | M20E Chaparral | 700001 to 700061 | Lycoming IO-360-A1A(200 HP). 1-piece windshield, PC, electric gear, flaps. Four place. Brian Wilson's re-painted N9493V from aft and forward. | 61 | $28,000A |
1970 | M20F Executive | 700001 to 700072 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). 1' longer cabin, 1-piece windshield, PC, electric gear, flaps, 64 gal. fuel. Four place. | 72 | $29,000A |
1970 | M20G Statesman | 700001 to 700006 | Lycoming 0-360-A1A (180 HP). 1-piece windshield, PC, electric gear, flaps, 52 gal. fuel. Four place. | 6 | $27,500A |
1970 | M22 Mustang | 700001 to 700006 | Lycoming TI0-541-A1A(310 HP). Turbosupercharged, fuel injection, pressurized. PC, power quadrant. Five place. | 6 | $55,584A |
1971 | M20C Ranger | 20-0001 to 20-0009 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Aerostar markings, new air venting for cabin. Four place. | 9 | $19,995 - $28,000A |
1971 | M20E Chaparral | 21-0001 to 21-0023 | Lycoming I0-360-AlA(200 HP). Aerostar markings. New cooling for engine. Four place. | 23 | $21,995 - $29,000A |
1971 | M20F Executive | 22-0001 to 22-0012 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Only long cabin in 1971, sold as Aerostar 220 Executive. Four place. | 12 | $23,995 - $30,000A |
Republic Steel Corp. purchased Mooney Aircraft from Butler Aviation on Oct. 4, 1974 and officially reopened the production line on Jan. 1, 1975.
Year | Model | Serial # | Description | No. built | Factory price |
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1974 | M20C Ranger | 20-0010 to 20-0046 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Electric gear & flaps, cowl flaps fixed, no dorsal fin, fixed step, PC. Four place. | 36 | $30,000A |
1974 | M20E Chaparral | 21-0024 to 21-0060 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Electric gear & flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 37 | $31,000A |
1974 | M20F Executive | 22-0013 to 22-0078 | Lycoming I0-360-AlA(200 HP). 1' longer fuselage. Electric gear & flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 66 | $32,500A |
1975 | M20C Ranger | 20-1147 to 20-1185 | Lycoming 0-360-AlD(180 HP). Electric gear & flaps, cowl flaps fixed, no dorsal fin, fixed step, PC. Four place. | 39 | $31,000A |
1975 | M20E Chaparral | 21-1161 to 21-1180 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). Electric gear & flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 20 | $32,500A |
1975 | M20F Executive | 22-1179 to 22-1305 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). 1' longer fuselage. Electric gear & flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 127 | $34,500A |
1976 | M20C Ranger | 20-1186 to 20-1218 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Electric gear & flaps, cowl flaps fixed, no dorsal fin, fixed step, PC. Four place. | 33 | $33,000A |
1976 | M20F Executive | 22-1306 to 22-1432 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A(200 HP). 1' longer fuselage. Electric gear & flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 127 | $36,500A |
1977 | M20C Ranger | 20-1219 to 20-1243 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). Electric gear & flaps, cowl flaps fixed, no dorsal fin, fixed step, PC. Four place. | 25 | $35,000A |
1977 | M20F Executive | 22-1433 to 22-1439 | Lycoming I0-360-A1A (200 HP). 1' longer fuselage. Electric gear & flaps, PC, 1-piece windshield. Four place. | 7 | $38,500A |
1977 | M20J 201 | 24-0001 to 24-0377 | Introduction of J model. Lycoming I0-360-A1B6D(200 HP). Drag reduction to F model by Roy LoPresti increases speed by 21 knots. Prop is squared-off; original gear-down 120 mph. Four place. Click here for Mark Napier's detailed Mooney 201 evolution, starting in 1977. | 377 | $41,200 - $45,500A |
1978 | M20C Ranger | 20-1244 to 20-1258 | Lycoming 0-360-A1D(180 HP). End of short-cabin era. Four place. | 15 | $37,500 |
1978 | M20J 201 | 24-0378 to 24-0757 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Long fuselage (24'8" or 7.6m) now standard. Push-pull power controls. Changes from '77 J model: engine model, fuel selector; panel; landing light mounting; landing gear motor; landing gear speed now 150 mph; prop rounded. Four place. Photo of Jim Murphy's N201XG with original exterior and a slightly modified panel. | 380 | $43,500 - $86,675 |
1979 | M20J 201 | 24-0764 to 24-0900 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). New 1978 configuration. Strengthens cowl flap mounting. Four place. | 137 | $53,500A |
1979 | M20K 231 | 25-0001 to 25-0246 | Continental TSI0-360-GB(210 HP). First 6-cylinder engine. Turbocharged with Rajay fixed wastegate. Fuel increased to 75 gallons. Dorsal fin airscoop. Curved wingtips, enclosed lighting. Four place. | 246 | $51,975 |
1980 | M20J 201 | 24-0901 to 24-1037 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). New 1978 configuration. Four place. | 137 | $58,500A |
1980 | M20K 231 | 25-0247 to 25-0446 | Continental TSI0-360-GB(210 HP). Same configuration as 1979. Four place. | 200 | $63,500A |
1981 | M20J 201 | 24-1038 to 24-1213 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Sculpted wingtips added, 201 number now on tail fin. Four place. | 176 | $63,500A |
1981 | M20K 231 | 25-0447 to 25-0612 | Continental TS10-360-GB(210 HP). Soundproofing improved, 231 number on tail fin. Four place. | 166 | $69,000A |
1982 | M20J 201 | 24-1214 to 24-1326 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Double plane door window, sound insulation added. Four place. | 113 | $68,000A |
1982 | M20K 231 | 25-0613 to 25-0717 | Continental TS10-360-GB(210 HP). Pressurized mags added, improved exhaust resonator. Four place. | 105 | $76,000A |
1983 | M20J 201 | 24-1327 to 24-1417 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Only change to 1982 was paint design change. Model numbers dropped from tail fin. Four place. | 91 | $76,000A |
1983 | M20K 231 | 25-0718 to 25-0780 | Continental TSI0-360-GB(210 HP). Same paint design changes as made to 201. Four place. | 63 | $85,000A |
1984 | M20J 201 | 24-1418 to 24-1499 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Composite 1-piece belly, 2" power gauges, internally lit instruments. Four place. | 82 | $123,795A |
1984 | M20K 231 | 25-0781 to 25-0841 | Continental TSI0-360-LB1(210 HP). Same changes as 1984 201, plus new engine with redsigned fuel distribution, nitrited cylinders, steel belted pistons, new rod design. Four place. | 61 | $139,915A |
1985 | M20J 201 | 24-1500 to 24-1550 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). First wing-mounted speed brakes (Precise Flight). Special Edition introduces upgraded interiors. Four place. | 51 | $145,640A |
1985 | M20K 231 | 25-0842 to 25-0889 | Continental TSI0-360-LB1(210 HP). Same changes as 1985 J models. Four place. | 48 | $169,925A |
1986 | M20J 201 | 24-1551 to 24-1588 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Lean Machine and Special Edition marketed. Four place. | 38 | $145,640 |
1986 | M20K 252 | 25-1000 to 25-1066 | Continental TSI0-360-MB(1) (210 HP). Replaces 231 with intercooled engine, Garrett variable wastegate. First model with curved side window. Also, enclosed landing gear; 28V electrical. Four place. | 67 | $123,400 - $154,000A |
1987 | M20J 205 | 24-3000 to 24-3056 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Features from 252 added to 201: enclosed landing gear; 28V electrical and rounded side windows. Four place. | 57 | $149,440A |
1987 | M20J 201 (LM) | 24-1589 to 24-1641 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Unchanged from 1986. Four place. | 53 | $ |
1987 | M20K 252 | 25-1067 to 25-1157 | Continental TSIO-360-MB(1) (210HP). Same as 1986. Four place. | 91 | $177,500A |
1988 | M20J 205 | 24-3057 to 24-3078 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Uses Special Edition interior of 252 -- new seats, center armrests. Four place | 22 | $134,330A |
1988 | M20J 201 | 24-1642 to 24-1685 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Last of square-cornered windows. Four place. | 44 | $102,970A |
1988 | M20K 252 | 25-1158 T0 25-1198 | Continental TSI0-360-MB(1) (210 HP). FlightSafety training offered. Four place. | 41 | $179,845A |
1988 | M20L PFM | 26-0001 to 26-0040 | Porsche PFM 3200 N03 (217 HP). Porsche 911 derivative engine. Fuselage length adds 20" and cabin 12". First of long body aircraft -- that becomes standard body in 1999. | 40 | $142,900 |
1989 | M20J 201 | 24-3079 to 24-3143 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Curved window corners; 28V electrical, new interior. Four place. Gordon Cowles' 201 exterior and panel, stock with a KLN89 and Strikefinder added. | 65 | $129,735A |
1989 | M20K 252 | 25-1199 to 25-1220 | Continental TSI0-360-MB(1) (210 HP). Same as 1988 model. Four place. | 22 | $185,825A |
1989 | M20J 201AT | 24-1686 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Trainer with dual brakes; aux power plug; stanby vac; more durable interior. 14V electrical. Four place. | 1 | $119,900 |
1989 | M2OL PFM | 26-0041 | Porsche PFM 3200 N03 (217 HP). Last ad for PFM ran in March, 1990. Extra long body. | 1 | $193,375 |
1989 | M20M TLS | 27-0001to 27-0035 | Lycoming Tl0-540-AFIA (270 HP). 26'4" body, rear seats 4" aft (extra long body introduced in PFM mode). | 35 | $177,500 |
1990 | M20J 201AT | 24-1687 to 24-1706 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Advanced trainer, unchanged from 1989. Four place. | 20 | $119,900A |
1990 | M20J 201 | 24-3144 to 24-3207 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Sold as MSE. New paint design. Four place. | 64 | $138,000A |
1990 | M20K 252 | 25-1221 to 25-1230 | Continental TSI0-360-MB(1) (210 HP). Unchanged from 1989. Four place. | 10 | $203,165A |
1990 | M20L PFM | 26-0042 | Porsche PFM 3200N03 (217 HP). Extra long body. Four place. | 1 | $ |
1990 | M20M TLS | 27-0036 to 27-0084 | LycomingTI0-540-AFIA (270 HP). Extra long body. Mid-year paint change. Four place. | 49 | $251,650A |
1991 | M20J 201 | 24-3208 to 24-3245 | Lycoming I0-360-A3B6D(200 HP). Sold as MSE and MSE Limited. Four place. | 38 | $173,460A |
1991 | M20M TLS | 27-0085 to27-0125 | Lycoming Tl0-540-AFIA (270 HP). Paint scheme adds 1 extra pinstripe. Extra long body. Four place. | 41 | $261,720A |
1992 | M20J MSE | 24-3246 to 24-3286 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D (200 HP). MSE, MSE Limited and AT (Advanced Trainer). | 41 | $185,000A |
1992 | M20M TLS | 27-0126 to 27-00146 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIA (270 HP). Unchanged from 1991. Extra long cabin | 21 | $302,090A |
1993 | M20J MSE | 24-3287 to 24-3320 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D (200 HP). Unchanged from 1992, though AT model disappears. | 34 | $196,750A |
1993 | M20M TLS | 27-0147 to 27-0173 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIA (270 HP). Same as 1992. Extra long cabin. | 27 | $241,000 - $334,420 |
1994 | M20J MSE | 24-3321 to 24-3354 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D (200 HP). Same as 1993. | 34 | $208,915A |
1994 | M20M TLS | 27-0174 to 27-0193 | Lycoming TIO540-AFIA (opt. AFIB) -- (270 HP). Unchanged from 1993. | 19 | $340,345A |
1994 | M20R Ovation | 29-0001 to 29-0021 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). Normally aspirated with large 6-cylinder engine. Flying Magazine's single-engine plane of the year for 1994. Extra long body. | 21 | $205,750 |
1995 | M20J MSE | 24-3355 to 24-3373 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D (200 HP). Unchanged from 1994. | 19 | $211,295 |
1995 | M20M TLS | 27-0194 to 27-0208 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIA (opt. AFIB) -- (270 HP). Unchanged from 1994. Extra long body. | 15 | $297,970A |
1995 | M20R Ovation | 29-0022 to 29-0075 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). Unchanged from 1994. Extra long body. A photo of Norm Clemmer's N995K flaring and his factory panel. | 54 | $297,970A |
1996 | M20J MSE | 24-3374 to 24-3393 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D (200 HP). Unchanged from 1995. | 20 | $245,705A |
1996 | M20M TLS | 27-0209 to 27-0220 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (AFIA for s/n 209, 210). TKS option available. TLS Bravo added. Extra long body. | 12 | $395,155A |
1996 | M20R Ovation | 29-0076 to 29-0095 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). TKS also becomes available. Extra long body. | 20 | $332,915A |
1997 | M20K 252 | 25-2001 to 25-2008 | TCM TIO-360MB1 (210 HP). Reintroduces 252 with improved engine, 230 pound gross weight increase. | 8 | $381,900A |
1997 | M20K Encore | 25-2000 and 25-2009 to 25-2017 | TCM TIO-360-SB2 (220 HP). Encore model re-introduces 252 10HP+ in engine, 230 pound gross weight increase. | 9 | $391,900A |
1997 | M20M Bravo TLS | 27-0221 to 27-0240 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Unchanged from 1996. Extra long body. Ron Gilbert's N355RZ exterior, with TKS de-icing. | 20 | $446,900A |
1997 | M20R Ovation | 29-0096 to 29-0131 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). Unchanged from 1996. Extra long body. | 36 | $368,900A |
1997 | M20J MSE | 24-3394 to 24-3412 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 (200 HP). Unchanged from 1996. | 19 | $276,550A |
1998 | M20J Allegro | 24-3413 to 24-3431 | Lycoming IO-360-A3B6 (200 HP). Renamed J model; last year of production for J body. Click here for Mark Napier's detailed Mooney 201 evolution, starting in 1977. | 19 | $286,500A |
1998 | M20R Ovation | 29-0132 to 29-0172 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). Long body (standard after 1998). | 41 | $378,900A |
1998 | M20K Encore | 25-2018 to 25-2035 | TCM TIO-360-SB2 (220 HP). Uses same body as J model -- both discontinued at year-end. | 18 | $386,900A |
1998 | M20M TLS Bravo | 27-0240 to 27-0257 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Long body. Exterior and panel of 1998 model flown by Keith Vasey. | 17 | $364,950 - $436,700 |
1999 | M20R Ovation | 29-0173 to 29-0199 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). Long body. | 27 | $384,000 |
1999 | M20M TLS Bravo | 27-0258 to 27-0281 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Long body. | 25 | $439,000 |
1999 | M20S Eagle | 30-0001 to 30-0039 | TCM-IO-550-G (244 HP). Moritz gauges; 2-axis STEC autopilot; 75 gal. tanks. Long body. | 39 | $319,000 |
2000 | M20R Ovation2 | 29-0200 to 29-0269, excluding 29-0260 and 29-0268 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). 2-blade McCauley and 190-knot cruise. Dual Garmin 430s, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. Long body. | 55 | $399,000 - $498,400 |
2000 | M20M TLS Bravo | 27-0282 to 27-0310, excluding 27-0304 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Dual Garmin 430s; KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. Long body. | 26 | $459,000 - $530,800 |
2000 | M20S Eagle | 30-0040 to 30-0055 + 30-0057 | TCM-IO-550-G (244 HP). Moritz gauges; 2-axis STEC autopilot; 75 gal. tanks. Long body. | 19 | $299,000 - $437,700 |
2001 | M20R Ovation 2 | 29-0260, -0268 and 29-0270 to 29-0279 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). 2-blade McCauley and 190-knot cruise. Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. Long body. | 12 | $445,000B |
2001 | M20M TLS Bravo | 27-0304, 27-0311 to 27-0316 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. Long body. | 7 | $505,000B |
2001 | M20S Eagle 2 | 30-0056, 30-0058 to 30-0062 | Upgrades in 2001 include 3-bladed prop (and 100 lb. gross weight increase); single Garmin GNS430 GPS/Nav/Com; leather interior; rudder trim, ground power plug. Still uses TCM-IO-550-G (244 HP). | 6 | $360,000B |
Mooney Aircraft Corporation's entering Chapter 11 on July 27, 2001 halted production of aircraft that year at 29. The company remained in bankruptcy proceedings until 2004, but AASI purchased the company in April 2002, then renamed itself Mooney Aerospace.
Production resumed during 2004 of the Ovation 2 DX and the high performance Bravo DX models. In late 2004 GX models of both the Ovation 2 and Bravo were type-approved became the first glass cockpit Mooney models, using the Garmin GX1000 integrated avionics. These were first delivered in 2005.
Year | Model | Serial # | Description | No. built | Factory price |
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2002 | Ovation 2 | 29-0280 to 29-0287 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). 2-blade McCauley and 190-knot cruise. Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. | 8 | $349,500 to $445,000 (mid-year price reduction) |
2002 | Eagle 2 | 30-0064 and 30-0065 | TCM-IO-550-G (244 HP) with McCauley 3-blade prop. | 2 | $360,000 to $299,950 |
2003 | Ovation 2 | 29-0288 to 29-0315 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). 2-blade McCauley and 190-knot cruise. Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. | 28 | $299,450 $384,950 (DX) |
2003 | TLS Bravo | 27-0317 to 27-0323 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. | 7 | $434,950 |
2003 | Eagle 2 | 30-0063 | TCM-IO-550-G (244 HP) with McCauley 3-blade prop. | 1 | |
2004 | Ovation 2 | 29-0316 to 29-0321, 29-0323 to 29-0332, 29-0334 to 29-0335, 29-0337 to 29-0339, 29-0342, 29-0344 to 29-0346, 29-0348, 29-0352 to 29-0353 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). 2-blade McCauley and 190-knot cruise. Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. | 28 | $319,950 $389,950 (DX) $409,950 (GX) |
2004 | TLS Bravo | 27-0323 to 27-0330 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP). Dual Garmin (530/430) nav/com/GPS, KFC-225 autopilot, leather interior. | 8 | $439,950 (DX) $459,950 (GX) |
2005 | Ovation 2 DX | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP). McCauley 2-blade prop. | 1 | $397,750 | |
2005 | Ovation 2 GX | 29-0354 to 29-0407 | TCM IO-550-G (280 HP) with Garmin GX1000 glass cockpit. Hartzell 3-blade prop. | 64 | $438,000 |
2005 | Bravo GX | 27-0331 to 27-0350 | Lycoming TIO-540-AFIB (270 HP) with Garmin GX1000 glass cockpit. McCauley 3-blade prop. | 20 | $478,000 |
2006 | Ovation 2 GX | Ovation 2 becomes the 11,000th Mooney shipped by the factory in February, 2006. Mooney hit the 10,000 level in 1995. | $438,000 |
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Footnotes:
A: average retail price, including popular options
B: base price
Special thanks to:
* Mooney Airplane Co. and Roger Munt for confirming recent shipment numbers
* Shipments for 2005 taken from GAMA data.
* Richard Zephro, Coast to Coast Aircraft Sales, for assistance with historical pricing, www.mooneyland.com
* Keith Vasey, Pacific-Mooney and salesmen par excellence, for confirming 1999 production.
* Larry Ball, author of Those Remarkable Mooneys, for adding valuable model-by-model detail. Selected information reprinted by permission of Ball Publications.
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