Mooney · 1968–1973
Mooney M20G Statesman (1968-1973)
Specifications
Cruise
135KTAS
Range
600nm
Seats
4
Useful Load
925lbs
Full-fuel payload
541lbs
Fuel Burn
9.5gph
Fuel Cap.
64gal
MPG
16.4mpg
Stall (Vs0)
55KIAS
T/O roll
830ft
Ldg roll
480ft
Power
180hp
Engine
piston single
Gear
Retractable
IFR
Yes
Category
certified
Pricing
Typical
$75k
Range
$50k – $100k
Annual all-in
~$15k/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 (9.5 gph)
- $6,175
- Engine reserve (toward overhaul)
- $1,250
- Fixed (insurance, hangar, annual, subscriptions)
- $7,575
- Total per year
- $15,000
- Per flight hour
- $150
- Miles flown / year (at cruise)
- 15,536 mi
- Cost per mile
- $0.97/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
- Usable rear-seat space at budget stretched-cabin price
- Simple carbureted engine—no fuel-injection complexity
- Fuel-efficient cruise at 9.5 GPH
- Rare model (597 built)—collector appeal
Weaknesses
- 13–15 KTAS slower than M20F at same fuel burn
- Carb-ice risk in moisture conditions requires discipline
- Least common stretched Mooney—fewer parts/service networks
- Airframe extension concerns shared with M20F
Overview
The 1968 Mooney M20G Statesman was Mooney's budget stretched-cabin Mooney -- the M20F's 10-inch fuselage extension with the M20C/D's 180 HP carbureted Lycoming O-360 engine. The result was a Mooney with usable rear-seat space at a lower acquisition price than the 200 HP M20F. Production: approximately 597 units across 1968-1973.
The M20G is the least common stretched Mooney. It was discontinued after the 1973 model year as Mooney focused production on the M20F and the upcoming M20J 201, leaving the budget stretched-cabin slot empty in subsequent production.
IO-360 Conversion Option
A common STC permits replacing the O-360-A1D with the M20F's IO-360-A1A 200 HP fuel-injected engine. Cost: $25,000-$35,000 installed. After conversion, performance approaches M20F levels.
For owners considering this conversion: verify with appraiser that the post-conversion airframe will sell at M20F prices rather than M20G prices. Some buyers consider field-converted M20G-to-M20F examples less desirable than factory M20Fs due to documentation complexity.
Performance
- Cruise: 135 KTAS at 7,500 ft (75% power)
- Climb: 850 FPM at gross
- Fuel burn: 9.5 GPH cruise
- Range: 600 NM with reserves at 64 gal fuel
- Useful load: 925 lbs
The M20G is 13-15 KTAS slower than the M20F at the same fuel burn -- the carbureted 180 HP engine vs the fuel-injected 200 HP engine accounts for the entire performance difference. For pilots who don't need the extra speed and want fuel-injection-free simplicity, the G is a meaningful value.
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Valuation Factors
| Condition | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Flying but tired | $50,000-$70,000 |
| Well-maintained | $70,000-$95,000 |
| Restored / modern panel | $85,000-$100,000 |
M20Gs trade $15,000-$25,000 below equivalent M20Fs due to the speed/power gap.
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ADs & Common Problems
Universal Mooney pre-buy applies. M20G-specific:
- O-360-A1D carburetor condition: Carb heat usage discipline important; carb ice potential in moisture conditions.
- Cylinder condition: Same 180 HP cylinder concerns as M20C.
- Same airframe extension concerns as M20F.
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