Mooney M20C Ranger Model Guide
Mooney M20C Ranger · Model Guide
Overview
The Mooney M20C Ranger is a four-seat, single-engine piston retractable built from 1961 to 1978. The documents show a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A1D with a Hartzell constant-speed propeller and a 2575 lb maximum weight. The wider M20 family reaches up to 222 kt cruise, but that is a family maximum, not an M20C figure.
- Maximum weight is 2575 lb and the baggage limit is 120 lb. Early models carry 48 usable gal; a 1966 weight sheet lists 52 gal maximum.
- Power is a Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180 hp, 2700 rpm limit. No continuous running between 2000 and 2250 rpm (red arc).
- Gear and extension limit is 120 mph. Never-exceed speed is 189 mph CAS. Normal category only: no acrobatics or spins.
- Check two items first: the Dukes gear actuator coupling (SI M20-89B) and the elevator balance weights (SB M20-345A).
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
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Specifications
- Seats ·
- 4
- Last year ·
- 1,978
- First year ·
- 1,961
- Max fuel (gal) ·
- 52
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 180
- Oil capacity qt ·
- 8
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 48
- Propeller diameter (in) ·
- 74
V-speeds
- VA_MPH ·
- 132
- VR_MPH ·
- 65
- VX_MPH ·
- 80
- VY_MPH ·
- 100
- VFE_MPH ·
- 100
- VNE_MPH ·
- 189
- VS1_MPH ·
- 67
- VSO_MPH ·
- 57
Weight & balance
- Aft cg limit (in) ·
- 49
- Max baggage weight (lb) ·
- 120
- Max hatrack weight (lb) ·
- 10
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,575
- Forward gross cg (in) ·
- 46.5
How much can the Mooney M20C Ranger carry?
The Mooney M20C Ranger seats four and has a 2575 lb maximum weight. Baggage is limited to 120 lb. A single pilot with two rear passengers is not normally an acceptable loading, so work out the CG for your own load.
What fuel capacity does the Mooney M20C Ranger have?
The 1962-63 Mooney M20C Ranger models carry 24 gal per wing tank, 48 gal total. A 1966 weight and balance sheet lists 52 gal maximum, so confirm the capacity of the specific airplane.
Which engine does the Mooney M20C Ranger use?
The Mooney M20C Ranger uses a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A1D. The limit is 2700 rpm. A Hartzell constant-speed propeller of 74 inch diameter is listed.
What is the Mooney M20C Ranger Model Guide?
The Mooney M20C Ranger Model Guide is a model guide for the Mooney M20C Ranger, dated 2026.
What year was the Mooney M20C Ranger Model Guide published?
The Mooney M20C Ranger Model Guide — the Mooney M20C Ranger model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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In this document
Loading and fuel
Gear-down CG limits are 42 in at 2100 lb, and 46.5 to 49.0 in at 2575 lb. Baggage is 120 lb maximum and the hatrack 10 lb. Seat position affects aft CG. Two rear passengers with one pilot is not normally acceptable. 1962-63 models carry 24 gal per tank, 48 gal total. One school checklist calls the fuel gauges unreliable and uses a dipstick.
Handling and operation
Flaps are hand-pumped, with the white arc at 63 to 100 mph. Retract them soon after takeoff. Make sure the gear lever is fully latched; the green light alone is not enough. The fuel selector passes through OFF between tanks. The prop control can creep back to high rpm, so include it in the scan. Controls are sensitive and the landing gear pucks make landings bouncy.
What to inspect
SI M20-89B covers all M20C with a Dukes electric gear actuator. Inspect the rubber coupling within 100 hours, then with each 200 hour gear backlash inspection (AD 75-23-04). SB M20-345A covers M20C serials 680170 or earlier: check for hybrid elevator weight P/N 430018-1. If it is cracked, do not fly. Champion lists 8 spark plugs per engine.
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Safety notes
- Stay out of the 2000 to 2250 rpm tach red arc. It has an engine and prop vibration that may not be felt by the pilot.
- A reported gear collapse on rollout was linked to a deteriorated rubber coupling in the Dukes gear actuator. Follow SI M20-89B.
- If a 430018-1 elevator balance weight shows cracks, do not fly the aircraft (SB M20-345A).
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Full document text
Mooney M20C Ranger Model Guide The Mooney M20C Ranger is a four-seat, single-engine piston retractable built from 1961 to 1978. The documents show a 180 hp Lycoming O-360-A1D with a Hartzell constant-speed propeller and a 2575 lb maximum weight. The wider M20 family reaches up to 222 kt cruise, but that is a family maximum, not an M20C figure. • Maximum weight is 2575 lb and the baggage limit is 120 lb. Early models carry 48 usable gal; a 1966 weight sheet lists 52 gal maximum. • Power is a Lycoming O-360-A1D, 180 hp, 2700 rpm limit. No continuous running between 2000 and 2250 rpm (red arc). • Gear and extension limit is 120 mph. Never-exceed speed is 189 mph CAS. Normal category only: no acrobatics or spins. • Check two items first: the Dukes gear actuator coupling (SI M20-89B) and the elevator balance weights (SB M20-345A). Loading and fuel Gear-down CG limits are 42 in at 2100 lb, and 46.5 to 49.0 in at 2575 lb. Baggage is 120 lb maximum and the hatrack 10 lb. Seat position affects aft CG. Two rear passengers with one pilot is not normally acceptable. 1962-63 models carry 24 gal per tank, 48 gal total. One school checklist calls the fuel gauges unreliable and uses a dipstick. Handling and operation Flaps are hand-pumped, with the white arc at 63 to 100 mph. Retract them soon after takeoff. Make sure the gear lever is fully latched; the green light alone is not enough. The fuel selector passes through OFF between tanks. The prop control can creep back to high rpm, so include it in the scan. Controls are sensitive and the landing gear pucks make landings bouncy. What to inspect SI M20-89B covers all M20C with a Dukes electric gear actuator. Inspect the rubber coupling within 100 hours, then with each 200 hour gear backlash inspection (AD 75-23-04). SB M20-345A covers M20C serials 680170 or earlier: check for hybrid elevator weight P/N 430018-1. If it is cracked, do not fly. Champion lists 8 spark plugs per engine. Safety notes: • Stay out of the 2000 to 2250 rpm tach red arc. It has an engine and prop vibration that may not be felt by the pilot. • A reported gear collapse on rollout was linked to a deteriorated rubber coupling in the Dukes gear actuator. Follow SI M20-89B. • If a 430018-1 elevator balance weight shows cracks, do not fly the aircraft (SB M20-345A).