1965 Mooney M20C

Overview
• ULTRA-LOW TIME ENGINE: Only 268.2 Hours Since Major Overhaul (SMOH)!
• Modern Glass Panel: Features the Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD).
• Reliable IFR Platform: Equipped with an S-TEC Autopilot and IFR-certified Bendix/King KLN 90B GPS.
• Mooney M20C Mark 21: Classic short-body design with a 180 HP engine for fast, economical cross-country travel.
• Preferred Manual Gear: Features the highly reliable "Johnson Bar" manual landing gear system.
• Low Propeller Time: Propeller Time Since Overhaul (TSOH) is 818.2 hours.
Price:
$79,500 USD
Inquiries: Contact Seller
Registration: N78897
S/N: 2912
Home Airport: KLZU (Airnav)
Location: Gwinnett, Georgia
United States
Days Active: 1 day ago
Airframe
1965 Mooney M20C (Mark 21) Airframe. Total Time Airframe (TTAF): 5910.3 Hours. NO DAMAGE HISTORY. Features the rugged "Johnson Bar" manual landing gear system and hand-pumped hydraulic flaps, highly preferred for reliability and low maintenance. This classic short-body design is known for its high cruise speed and fuel efficiency. airplane colors shows very well, on the line, en route visibility, on approach, and departures.
Total Time: 5,910.3 Hours
Avionics
• Aspen Evolution EFD1000 PFD (Primary Flight Display): Fully digital Primary Flight Display, replacing the traditional attitude indicator and HSI, and eliminating the vacuum system.
• Autopilot: S-TEC Autopilot for reduced IFR workload.
• GPS: Bendix/King KLN 90B IFR-certified GPS.
• Dual NAV/COMM: Dual Bendix/King KX 155 digital NAV/COMM radios.
• Audio Panel: PS Engineering PMA6000M Audio Panel/Intercom.
• Engine Monitoring: Equipped with an EGT Probe (referenced in the logbook) and a JPI EDM or similar digital engine monitoring system for precise engine management.
• Standby Instruments: Traditional Altimeter and Airspeed indicator retained as analog standby instruments.
Engines & Props
Engine: Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180 HP. Only 268.2 Hours Since Major Overhaul (TSMOH)! This engine is a durable, low-time asset with many hours remaining until TBO. Propeller: Hartzell Constant Speed (HC-C2YK-1BF) with 818.2 Hours Since Overhaul (TSOH). Dual Slick Mags.
Engine Hours: 268.2 SMOH
Interior & Exterior
Interior is original style in gray cloth, with no tears. Enhanced safety features include pilot and co-pilot three-point safety harnesses and anchored rear seats. Cockpit features new Manifold Pressure, Propeller pitch, and Mixture control knobs.
Year Interior: 1965
The Mooney M20C (N78897) features a classic, attractive paint scheme with a main color of white accented by a bold red on the cowling, fuselage spine, and tail.
• Paint Scheme: The aircraft has a two-tone scheme of red and white.
• The cowling and nose are painted bright red.
• The red paint extends back along the upper fuselage spine and covers the vertical stabilizer (tail).
• The wings and main body of the fuselage are white.
• The wheel fairings (gear doors) are also white.
• Registration Marks: The registration number N78897 is clearly displayed in large, white lettering on the red vertical stabilizer and in black lettering on the fuselage side.

• Propeller: The aircraft is fitted with a constant-speed propeller.
Other Info
Inspection Status:
Sale comes with new Annual
Damage: No known current or historical damage