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1978 Mooney M20JSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Upland, CA, USA

This 1978 Mooney M20J 201, registered as N4247H, presents a well-documented and consistently flown aircraft with 3,930 hours total time on the airframe. Its Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D engine has 1,812 hours since major overhaul, with compression checks all in the 76-78 over 80 range, and the propeller was also overhauled at that time. The aircraft has no damage history, has always been hangared, and is a second-owner aircraft with the current owner having possession for 45 years; it is described as well-maintained with complete logs and an annual inspection completed in April 2025.

The panel is equipped for IFR operations with a Garmin GTX 345...

Year
1978
Make
Mooney
Series
M20
Model
M20J
Tail #
N4247H

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Business, Recreational
Useful Load
998 lbs

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
3,930 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,830 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
1,830 hrs (TSMO)
Logbook Status
Complete Logs
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection Completed April 2025.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder With GPS, Bluetooth, with ADS-B IN/OUT

Comms

King KX-170B - Nav/Comm w/Localizer, Nav w/Localizer and Glideslope, Comm

AP

Edo-Aire Century II - II 2 Axis Autopilot

Audio

King KMA-24 - Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder With GPS, Bluetooth, with ADS-B IN/OUT

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder With GPS, Bluetooth, with ADS-B IN/OUT

Additional Equipment

Vacuum System

Precise Flight Stand-By - Vacuum

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter

Aircraft Cover

Bruce’s Custom Cover

Wingtips

Modern Composite Wingtips

Windows

New Windshield and Side Windows

Speed Modifications

Installed Speed Mods

Insulation

Improved Cabin Insulation

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
1978
Paint Year
1978
Interior Notes
1978 Fair Condition. Front Seats have Sheepskin Covers.
Exterior Notes
1978 Original in Fair Condition.

Engine & Propeller

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

Asking Price

$105,500

Aircraft Location

Upland, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 4, 2026: $105,500(-$3,000) - controller

Oct 28, 2025: $108,500(-$4,000) - controller

Jul 21, 2025: $112,500(+$3,000) - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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