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1978 Mooney M20J 201Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Torrance, CA, USA

This 1978 Mooney M20J 201, registration N201ZL, is offered for sale at $120,000 and represents a low-time example in the M20J market. The airframe has accumulated 2,490 total hours, and the Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D 200 HP engine has 1,114 hours since major overhaul. The seller reports a solid maintenance history with the last annual completed in May 2025 and engine compressions listed as 78/80, 79/80, 79/80, and 74/80. The aircraft is described as having a clean, no-damage history.

The interior and exterior are each rated 7.5 out of 10, and the aircraft is equipped for VFR flight with King radios, ADS-B Out, and IFR-capable avionics. The...

Year
1978
Make
Mooney
Series
M20
Model
M20J 201
Tail #
N201ZL
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,490 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,114 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last annual - May 2025. Excellent compressions (78/80, 79/80, 79/80, 74/80). Complete logs. Clean no-damage history.

Avionics

Comms

King - Radios

ADSB

ADS-B Out

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7.5/10
Paint Rating
7.5/10
Interior Notes
Interior - 7.5/10
Exterior Notes
Exterior - 7.5/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
IO-360-A3B6D
Engine Power
200 HP

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

Torrance, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jun 10, 2026: $120,000(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 7, 2026: $125,000(+$26,000) - trade-a-plane

Jun 2, 2026: $99,000(-$6,000) - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 22, 2026

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Asking Price

$120,000