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The Mooney M20C is a four-seat, low-wing, retractable-gear piston single in the long-running M20 family. The WBcalc calculator represents the M20C fuel configuration applicable to serial number 2623 and up.
That distinction matters because fuel-system applicability can differ within the M20C production history. The 52-gallon usable-fuel value on this page should not automatically be applied to every M20C.
Mooney M20C Weight and Balance Calculator →
Mooney M20C specifications
| Manufacturer | Mooney |
|---|---|
| Model | M20C |
| Production years | 1962–1978 |
| Aircraft type | Four-seat retractable-gear piston single |
| Seats | 4 |
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 family |
| Landing gear | Retractable tricycle |
| Certification | FAA 2A3 |
Mooney M20C weights and capacities
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,575 lb |
|---|---|
| Maximum landing weight | 2,575 lb |
| Maximum baggage | 120 lb combined |
Fuel capacity and configuration
| Fuel | 52 U.S. gallons usable applies to the serial-number 2623-and-up fuel configuration represented by the WBcalc calculator. |
|---|
Mooney M20C history and development
The M20C is associated with the 1962–1978 production period in the aircraft family and is certificated under FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A3.
Mooney M20C certification and applicability
| FAA type certificate | 2A3 |
|---|---|
| Catalog production period | 1962–1978 |
| Represented fuel configuration | S/N 2623 and up |
| Category | Normal |
Mooney M20C fuel capacity
The source-linked configuration represents 52 U.S. gallons of usable fuel at an arm of 48.4 inches for serial number 2623 and up.
Mooney M20C configurations and applicability
S/N 2623 and up fuel configuration
Applicability: Mooney M20C serial number 2623 and up, as represented by FAA TCDS 2A3 and the source-linked WBcalc calculator.
| Engine | Lycoming O-360 family |
|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | 2,575 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 2,575 lb |
| Usable fuel | 52 US gal |
This configuration must not be treated as universal for earlier M20C fuel-system applicability.
Configuration sources: FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A3
Mooney M20C model applicability and configuration
The calculator is deliberately scoped to the M20C fuel configuration applicable to serial number 2623 and up. Earlier aircraft may require different approved fuel-system data.
Mooney M20C vs M20E
| Specification | M20C | M20E |
|---|---|---|
| Engine family | Lycoming O-360 | Lycoming IO-360 |
| Maximum weight represented | 2,575 lb | 2,575 lb |
| Usable fuel represented | 52 US gal | 52 US gal |
Mooney M20C weight and balance
The source-linked M20C calculator represents a 2,575 lb maximum takeoff and landing weight, 52 U.S. gallons usable fuel and a 120 lb baggage limit.
Use the current basic empty weight and arm from the individual aircraft records and verify serial-number applicability before flight.
Open Mooney M20C Weight and Balance Calculator →
Mooney M20C frequently asked questions
What maximum takeoff weight does the represented Mooney M20C configuration use?
The source-linked configuration uses a maximum takeoff weight of 2,575 lb.
How much usable fuel does this M20C configuration represent?
The represented serial-number 2623-and-up fuel configuration uses 52 U.S. gallons of usable fuel.
Does the 52-gallon fuel figure apply to every M20C?
No. The WBcalc configuration is specifically scoped to the M20C fuel configuration applicable to serial number 2623 and up.
Reference sources
FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet 2A3
WBcalc source-linked calculator dataset: mooney/m20c
Related M20 Series models
- Mooney M20E - 1964–1975
- Mooney M20F - 1966–1977
- Mooney M20G - 1968–1970