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Type Record · As of May 3, 2026

MOONEY M20A

Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER

Registered

59

Year Range

1958–1960

NTSB Events

17

Airworthiness Directives

21

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered MOONEY M20A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

By State (top 10)

  • TX 19.0% 11
  • CA 10.3% 6
  • KS 10.3% 6
  • MI 5.2% 3
  • WA 5.2% 3
  • NC 5.2% 3
  • AZ 5.2% 3
  • OK 3.4% 2
  • MT 3.4% 2
  • FL 3.4% 2

+15 more states

By Decade of Manufacture

  • 1950s 45.8% 27
  • 1960s 28.8% 17
  • Unknown 25.4% 15

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving MOONEY M20A aircraft

17 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 17.

03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to MOONEY M20A

21 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 21.

  • Aug 17, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…

  • Jul 31, 2020

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…

  • Jan 23, 2019

    Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units

    We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…

  • Feb 7, 2006

    Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…

  • Sep 9, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This AD requires inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This AD results from two events where a "Z- shank" blade failed and separated and the results o…

  • Jun 7, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…

  • May 11, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…

  • Mar 4, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…

  • Jan 19, 2005

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

    The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…

  • Dec 29, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This proposed AD results from two events where a "Z-shank" blade failed and…

  • Oct 7, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

    The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…

  • May 21, 2004

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

    The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…

  • Dec 30, 2003

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders

    The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…

  • Dec 3, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. This AD is the result of reports of ina…

  • Aug 6, 2001

    Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. The proposed AD would require you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. The proposed…

  • Nov 30, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

    This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…

  • Oct 29, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals

    This document proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which currently requires de-activating the electric door seal inflation system for all aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals. Since issuance of that AD, the manufacturer has developed a modification that would allow…

  • Jul 7, 1999

    Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…

  • Oct 15, 1998

    Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals

    This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificat…

  • May 26, 1995

    Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-92WK- ( ) and HC-92ZK-( ) Propellers

    This amendment supersedes airworthiness directive (AD) 73-02- 01, applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-92WK-( ) and HC- 92ZK-( ) propellers, that currently requires visual and penetrant inspections of the propeller blade shank area for corrosion at 1,000 hour time in service (TIS) intervals and shotpeening…

  • Aug 25, 1994

    Airworthiness Directives; Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc.; Air Filter Assemblies Installed on Airplanes

    This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to airplanes with certain Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc. (Brackett) air filter assemblies incorporating a neoprene gasket design installed between the carburetor heat box and the air filter frame. The proposed action would require rep…

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for MOONEY M20A

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

  • 2A3 Historical Rev 44 · 12/19/1997

    Mooney Aircraft Corporation

    Models: M20D, M20G, M20TN, M20J + 13 more

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for MOONEY M20A

519 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

  • 03/03/2026

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 12/09/2025

    STC SA01005DE

    Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery

    EarthX Inc.

  • 07/24/2025

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 07/21/2025

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 05/27/2025

    STC SA00081NY

    Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.

    Alcor LLC

  • 05/01/2025

    STC SA01005DE

    Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery

    EarthX Inc.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA02738CH (PAGE 1)

    Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 04/01/2025

    STC SA04046CH Page 1

    Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)

    Acron Aviation Inc.

  • 03/04/2025

    STC SA11888CH

    Installation of Hartzell Propeller Model 2C1-R419A1/75C(S)08, 2 blade composite propeller

    Hartzell Propeller LLC

  • 11/22/2024

    STC SA04378CH

    Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH

    SureFly Partners Ltd.

  • 09/26/2024

    STC SA02594SE

    SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured

    Dynon Avionics

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA04837NY

    Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights

    AeroLED's Holdings, LLC

  • 08/27/2024

    STC SA02386AK

    Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems

    AeroLED's Holding LLC

  • 08/21/2024

    STC SA01757WI

    To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel

    Swift Fuels LLC

  • 06/18/2024

    STC SA04568CH

    Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder func…

    uAvionix Corporation

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 06/13/2024

    STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)

    CiES Inc.

  • 05/17/2024

    STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

    Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering

    Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.

  • 02/02/2024

    STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)

    Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 01/29/2024

    STC SA4535NM

    Installation of a cowl closure fairing

    LASAR Inc.

  • 01/29/2024

    STC SA4402NM

    Installation of single piece windshield.

    LASAR Inc.

  • 01/29/2024

    STC SA02349LA

    Installation of Lake Aero Styling and Repair Nose Gear Truss

    LASAR Inc.

  • 01/29/2024

    STC SA3542NM

    Installation of modified nose gear steering horn. (M20G SN680001 thru 680164)

    LASAR Inc.

  • 01/29/2024

    STC SA3540NM

    Installation of modified nose gear bushings.

    LASAR Inc.

  • 12/12/2023

    STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1)

    Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 10/10/2023

    STC SA01899WI

    Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System

    Garmin International Inc.

  • 08/10/2023

    STC SA02019WI

    Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.

    Peregrine

  • 07/19/2023

    STC SA04378CH

    Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…

    SureFly Partners Ltd.

  • 07/14/2023

    STC SA01005DE

    Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery

    EarthX Inc.

+ 489 more STCs on file

07 /  PMA replacement parts

FAA-approved replacement parts for MOONEY M20A

7 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.

  • AS-KIT-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2177908321952D428625845F0062CE4D.0001##

    Auto-Step Actuator

    Flight Enhancements, LLC replaces Modification Article

    PMA holder →
  • 110HS#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID107207908920240221142907.0001##

    Drain Valve Assembly

    Saf-Air Products Inc replaces CAV-110H-4

    PMA holder →
  • 110SS#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169832363120240221142904.0001##

    Drain Valve Assembly

    Saf-Air Products Inc replaces CAV-110

    PMA holder →
  • 139#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11BB6A994BB459DE862573A600616FCF.0001##

    Storm Window (Vent Window)

    LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Mooney Aircraft P/N 310016-107 green tint, (S/S 3165-1, 3165-7 green tint)

    PMA holder →
  • 210490#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C4E506C40BCF36F862572F10054B59A.0001##

    Governor - CSSA

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces 210490

    PMA holder →
  • B210345#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/15FBC10A5DE46407862572F10054AE7F.0001##

    Governor - Assy. CSSA SP. Single Engine

    ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces B210345

    PMA holder →
  • RMY-300-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE0B6996FB4FFB50862574D700592C35.0001##

    Sunvisor System

    Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLC replaces Modification Part

    PMA holder →

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 59 registered N-numbers

Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.

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N-number St Year NTSB FAA
N1046B OK 1958 · Look up ↗
N1063B MT 1958 · Look up ↗
N1066C OH 1958 · Look up ↗
N1073B NH · Look up ↗
N1077C FL · Look up ↗
N1089B ND 1958 · Look up ↗
N1091C MI 1959 · Look up ↗
N1095B TX 1958 Look up ↗
N1099C CA 1959 · Look up ↗
N1960 TX 1960 · Look up ↗
N27ST 1958 · Look up ↗
N3205J ND 1958 · Look up ↗
N406TW MT · Look up ↗
N454WC WA 1959 · Look up ↗
N5787D WY 1960 · Look up ↗
N59PP IN 1960 · Look up ↗
N6003X MI · Look up ↗
N6016X NC · Look up ↗
N6023X MI 1960 · Look up ↗
N6028X AZ 1960 · Look up ↗
N6036X NC 1960 · Look up ↗
N6043X TX · Look up ↗
N6044X OR 1960 · Look up ↗
N6046X AZ 1960 · Look up ↗
N6047X WA 1960 · Look up ↗
N6085X KS 1960 Look up ↗
N6090X KS 1960 Look up ↗
N6096X WA · Look up ↗
N6099X NC 1960 · Look up ↗
N6534B FL Look up ↗
N6556B CA 1958 Look up ↗
N6562B IL 1958 Look up ↗
N6563B CA 1958 · Look up ↗
N6571B WY · Look up ↗
N6589B CA 1958 · Look up ↗
N8107E KS · Look up ↗
N8114E AZ 1959 Look up ↗
N8119E TX 1959 · Look up ↗
N8127E CA 1959 · Look up ↗
N8139E TX 1959 Look up ↗
N8142E SD Look up ↗
N8155E TX 1959 · Look up ↗
N8162E KS 1959 Look up ↗
N8169E NV 1959 Look up ↗
N8175E KS 1959 · Look up ↗
N8308E TX 1960 · Look up ↗
N8322E TX 1959 · Look up ↗
N8325E CA 1959 Look up ↗
N8333E TX · Look up ↗
N8335E TX 1959 Look up ↗
N8337E NE 1959 · Look up ↗
N8340E TX 1960 · Look up ↗
N8345E KS 1959 · Look up ↗
N8364E OK 1960 · Look up ↗
N8373E GA · Look up ↗
N8382E VA 1960 · Look up ↗
N8389E WI · Look up ↗
N8396E UT · Look up ↗
N9EV KY 1960 · Look up ↗

Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)

05 /  Sources & Methodology

Every count traces back to a primary US-government source

We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →