Before Takeoff
- Gear handle — DOWN (confirm 3 green)
- Prop — FULL FORWARD
- Trim — SET
Mooney · All M20 variants · 1955–present
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About this aircraft
The Mooney M20 line runs from wood-wing 1950s models through the M20F and M20J ‘201’, turbocharged 231/252/TLS airframes and the Ovation and Acclaim. Manual versus electric gear, ram-air, cowl flaps and turbo management all change the flow, so build a generic Mooney checklist and then match the gear, fuel and power items to your specific variant.
Works for every Mooney M20 variant
Covers M20, M20A–M20F, M20J 201, M20K 231/252, M20M TLS, M20R Ovation and M20TN Acclaim.
| Spec | M20J | M20R Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Lycoming IO-360, 200 hp | Continental IO-550, 280 hp |
| Cruise Speed | 161 KTAS | 190 KTAS |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,740 lbs | 3,200 lbs |
| Range | 820 nm | 1,100 nm |
| Fuel Burn | 10 gph | 14 gph |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Gear | Retractable (manual/electric) | Retractable (electric) |
Reference figures for one common variant only. Numbers vary by model year, engine, STCs and equipment — always use your own POH/AFM.
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Example items per phase of flight. Every line is editable — add, remove or reorder to match your aircraft and your school's SOPs.
After Takeoff
- Gear — UP (positive rate confirmed)
- Power — REDUCE to climb
Before Landing (GUMP)
- Gas — FULLEST TANK
- Undercarriage — DOWN, 3 GREEN
- Mixture — RICH
- Propeller — HIGH RPM
Emergency — Gear Malfunction
- Manual gear extension handle — PULL (older models)
- Electric backup — ACTIVATE
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