Mooney · 1967–1977
Mooney M20F Executive 21 (1967-1977)
Specifications
Cruise
148KTAS
Range
580nm
Seats
4
Useful Load
1100lbs
Full-fuel payload
716lbs
Fuel Burn
10.5gph
Fuel Cap.
64gal
MPG
16.2mpg
Stall (Vs0)
55KIAS
T/O roll
750ft
Ldg roll
500ft
Power
200hp
Engine
piston single
Gear
Retractable
IFR
Yes
Category
certified
Pricing
Typical
$95k
Range
$70k – $140k
Annual all-in
~$16k/yr
All-in estimate at ~100 flying hours a year — fuel, annual inspection, engine reserve, insurance, and hangar. It scales with your actual hours, and insurance and hangar vary most by region and pilot.
Cost to own — estimate
Set your yearly hours and local fuel price. Fixed costs (insurance, hangar, annual inspection) don't change with hours; fuel and the engine reserve do.
- Fuel (10.5 gph)
- $6,825
- Engine reserve (toward overhaul)
- $1,556
- Fixed (insurance, hangar, annual, subscriptions)
- $7,619
- Total per year
- $16,000
- Per flight hour
- $160
- Miles flown / year (at cruise)
- 17,032 mi
- Cost per mile
- $0.94/mi
Estimate, not a quote — insurance and hangar (the fixed bucket) vary most by region and pilot. Anchored to our model figure at 100 hrs and $6.50/gal.
Strengths
- First stretched-fuselage Mooney—genuine rear-seat room for 6-foot adults
- 1,100 lb useful load with 64 gal fuel—most practical four-adult Mooney pre-201
- 200 HP IO-360-A1A delivers solid cross-country performance (148 KTAS, 580 NM range)
- Well-established type with ~819 airframes built; parts and maintenance network mature
Weaknesses
- Trades 5-7 knots cruise speed vs M20E due to fuselage stretch
- Fuel bladder deterioration common; replacement $5,000-$8,000 on larger 64 gal tanks
- Electric gear motor adds complexity and potential failure point ($1,500-$2,500 to replace)
- Steel tube tail prone to rust; requires inspection discipline
Overview
The 1967 M20F Executive 21 introduced the first stretched-fuselage Mooney -- 10 inches longer cabin than the M20C/E, providing meaningfully usable rear-seat space and 165 lbs higher gross weight (2,740 vs 2,575 lbs). Combined with the IO-360-A1A 200 HP engine, the F became the definitive 4-adult Mooney for cross-country missions prior to the M20J 201.
Approximately 819 M20Fs were built across the 1967-1977 run. The F was meaningfully more popular than the contemporary M20G (180 HP, same stretched cabin) due to the noticeable performance gap.
The Stretched Cabin
The M20F adds 10 inches to the cabin between the wing and tail, primarily benefiting rear-seat passengers:
- Rear seat genuinely usable for 6-foot adults
- 165 lbs higher gross weight than M20E
- Slightly more baggage space behind rear seat
- 64 gal fuel capacity (vs M20E's 52 gal)
The stretch trades 5-7 knots of cruise speed -- 148 KTAS at 75% power vs the M20E's 155 KTAS. For most owners the trade is worthwhile.
Performance
- Cruise: 148 KTAS at 7,500 ft (75% power)
- Climb: 1,030 FPM at gross
- Fuel burn: 10.5 GPH cruise (same as E -- larger fuel tanks = more range)
- Range: 580 NM with reserves at 64 gal fuel
- Useful load: 1,100 lbs (100 lbs better than M20E)
The M20F's 1,100 lb useful load with 64 gal fuel makes it the most practical four-adult Mooney pre-201.
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Valuation Factors
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Flying but tired | $70,000-$95,000 |
| Well-maintained, mid-time engine | $95,000-$120,000 |
| Well-maintained, modern panel | $110,000-$140,000 |
M20Fs typically trade within $5,000-$10,000 of equivalent M20Es -- the stretched cabin is a meaningful value, but the speed difference is also meaningful. Final price often comes down to specific airframe condition and panel modernization.
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ADs & Common Problems
Universal Mooney pre-buy concerns apply. M20F-specific:
- Cabin extension structure: The fuselage extension introduces additional structural complexity; inspect for any signs of accident damage or structural distortion.
- IO-360-A1A cylinder condition: Same as M20E.
- 64 gal fuel bladder condition: Larger F fuel tanks have more bladder area to deteriorate; replacement $5,000-$8,000.
- Tail rust: Same steel tube tail as E.
- Electric gear motor condition: F models have electric gear; motor replacement $1,500-$2,500.
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