MOONEY M20J Model Guide
MOONEY M20J · Model Guide
Overview
MOONEY M20J is a single-engine piston airplane with electrically operated retractable tricycle gear. The handbook calls it the Mooney 201. It has a four-cylinder, fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360 engine rated at 200 hp at 2700 rpm and a constant-speed McCauley propeller. Handbook gross weight is 2740 lb, with 64.0 gal usable fuel.
- Handbook gross weight is 2740 lb with 64.0 gal usable fuel. Baggage limit is 120 lb, or 340 lb of cargo with the rear seats folded.
- The two handbooks disagree on engine TBO: 1800 hours in the earlier manual, 2000 hours in the later one. Confirm which applies to the serial number.
- Service Bulletin M20-279B covers the landing gear actuator on M20J S/N 24-0001 and on. Check the logbooks for compliance.
- Confirm the floor gear indicator reads DOWN before every landing, as the service bulletin caution requires.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 49 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Cabin width (in) ·
- 43.5
- Cabin height (in) ·
- 44.5
- Cabin length (in) ·
- 114
- Engine power (hp) ·
- 200
- Usable fuel (gal) ·
- 64
- Baggage capacity (lb) ·
- 120
- Total fuel capacity (gal) ·
- 66.5
V-speeds
- VR_KTS ·
- 59
- VX_KTS ·
- 66
- VY_KTS ·
- 86
- MAX_GEAR_EXTENSION_KTS ·
- 132
- MAX_GEAR_RETRACTION_KTS ·
- 107
Weight & balance
- Hat rack max (lb) ·
- 10
- Baggage area max (lb) ·
- 120
- Max takeoff weight (lb) ·
- 2,740
- Cargo rear seats folded max (lb) ·
- 340
What fuel does the MOONEY M20J use?
The MOONEY M20J handbook lists 100 or 100LL aviation gasoline as the minimum grade. Total capacity is 66.5 gal, of which 64.0 gal is usable.
How fast and how far does it fly?
This guide has no MOONEY M20J-specific performance figures. The M20 family, across all variants, tops out at up to 222 kt cruise, 1050 nm range and 25000 ft ceiling. Treat those as family maximums, not M20J figures.
What speeds are quoted for the MOONEY M20J?
One flying-club checklist for the MOONEY M20J gives Vr 59 kt, Vx 66 kt and Vy 86 kt. It gives 132 kt for maximum gear extension and 107 kt for retraction. Use the POH for the actual airplane.
Is the MOONEY M20J covered by a gear actuator bulletin?
Yes. For the MOONEY M20J (S/N 24-0001 and on) with Eaton or Avionic Products actuators, SB M20-279B requires a one-time inspection within 100 flight hours. Check the logbook for compliance.
What is the MOONEY M20J Model Guide?
The MOONEY M20J Model Guide is a model guide for the MOONEY M20J, dated 2026.
What year was the MOONEY M20J Model Guide published?
The MOONEY M20J Model Guide — the MOONEY M20J model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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More MOONEY M20Jmanuals & documents
- Mooney M20J - Illustrated Parts CatalogParts Catalog
- SERVICE BULLETIN M20-279 REVISION BService Bulletins
- Pilot's Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight ManualPilot's Operating Handbook
- Oxygen System AFM SupplementSystems Description
- Pilot's Operating Handbook for Mooney M20S EaglePilot's Operating Handbook
- WMFC Mooney M20J ChecklistChecklist
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Powerplant and airframe
The engine is a Lycoming IO-360 with 361 to 381 cu in displacement, depending on the handbook, and an 8.7:1 compression ratio. It has Bendix RSA-5-AD1 fuel injection and needs 100 or 100LL fuel. The McCauley two-blade propeller is 73.0 to 74.0 in. Nose wheel steering is 14 degrees each way.
Cabin, baggage and loading
The cabin is 43.5 in wide, 44.5 in high and 114 in long. The baggage compartment is 24 in wide and 35 in long and high. Its volume is 17.0 cu ft in the earlier manual and 15.3 cu ft in the later one. Cargo area with the rear seat folded is 33.0 cu ft. The hat rack is limited to 10 lb.
Gear actuator service bulletin
A reported actuator failure left the gear inoperative in both normal and emergency modes. SB M20-279B (January 14, 2002) requires a one-time inspection of Eaton or Avionic Products actuators within 100 flight hours. It also replaces the clutch spring, and the 1000-hour recheck restarts from that compliance. Ask for the logbook entry.
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Safety notes
- Gear: verify the floor visual indicator shows DOWN before ALL landings. Missing normal gear indications may mean a landing gear or indicator failure.
- Oxygen: all occupants should use supplemental oxygen above 12,500 ft. Keep the cylinder above 100 PSI. Keep oil and grease away from oxygen equipment.
- The handbook warns that it may not include the latest revisions. Confirm the manual matches the airplane's serial number.
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Full document text
MOONEY M20J Model Guide MOONEY M20J is a single-engine piston airplane with electrically operated retractable tricycle gear. The handbook calls it the Mooney 201. It has a four-cylinder, fuel-injected Lycoming IO-360 engine rated at 200 hp at 2700 rpm and a constant-speed McCauley propeller. Handbook gross weight is 2740 lb, with 64.0 gal usable fuel. • Handbook gross weight is 2740 lb with 64.0 gal usable fuel. Baggage limit is 120 lb, or 340 lb of cargo with the rear seats folded. • The two handbooks disagree on engine TBO: 1800 hours in the earlier manual, 2000 hours in the later one. Confirm which applies to the serial number. • Service Bulletin M20-279B covers the landing gear actuator on M20J S/N 24-0001 and on. Check the logbooks for compliance. • Confirm the floor gear indicator reads DOWN before every landing, as the service bulletin caution requires. Powerplant and airframe The engine is a Lycoming IO-360 with 361 to 381 cu in displacement, depending on the handbook, and an 8.7:1 compression ratio. It has Bendix RSA-5-AD1 fuel injection and needs 100 or 100LL fuel. The McCauley two-blade propeller is 73.0 to 74.0 in. Nose wheel steering is 14 degrees each way. Cabin, baggage and loading The cabin is 43.5 in wide, 44.5 in high and 114 in long. The baggage compartment is 24 in wide and 35 in long and high. Its volume is 17.0 cu ft in the earlier manual and 15.3 cu ft in the later one. Cargo area with the rear seat folded is 33.0 cu ft. The hat rack is limited to 10 lb. Gear actuator service bulletin A reported actuator failure left the gear inoperative in both normal and emergency modes. SB M20-279B (January 14, 2002) requires a one-time inspection of Eaton or Avionic Products actuators within 100 flight hours. It also replaces the clutch spring, and the 1000-hour recheck restarts from that compliance. Ask for the logbook entry. Safety notes: • Gear: verify the floor visual indicator shows DOWN before ALL landings. Missing normal gear indications may mean a landing gear or indicator failure. • Oxygen: all occupants should use supplemental oxygen above 12,500 ft. Keep the cylinder above 100 PSI. Keep oil and grease away from oxygen equipment. • The handbook warns that it may not include the latest revisions. Confirm the manual matches the airplane's serial number.