PlaneFox tracks 1 PZL M-20 Mewa aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.
The PZL M-20 Mewa is a Polish built, six seat, twin engine piston aircraft manufactured by WSK PZL-Mielec under licence from Piper. It is closely related to the Piper PA-34 Seneca II family, but should be treated as its own type for documentation, parts history and airworthiness review. The prototype first flew in 1979, with limited production following mainly through the 1980s and 1990s. Its role is light business, training, air taxi and private transport, offering the redundancy of two engines in a compact cabin class airframe.
Performance varies by variant and engine installation, but the PZL M-20 Mewa is typically associated with turbocharged Continental TSIO-360 series engines, with counter rotating installation on Seneca derived models. Early aircraft are generally in the 200 hp per engine class, while later M-20-03 examples used 220 hp engines. Typical cruise planning is around 160 to 180 knots, depending on altitude, power setting and loading. Published service ceiling is in the 25,000 ft class for turbocharged versions. Range is commonly planned in the several hundred nautical mile category with IFR reserves, rather than as a long range cabin twin. Useful load should be verified from the individual weight and balance report, since avionics, de ice equipment and interior changes can make a meaningful difference.
The cabin follows the Seneca layout, with seating for up to six occupants, two pilot seats and a four seat passenger area that may include club style seating depending on configuration. Access is via a cabin door on the right side, with baggage space typically available in nose and aft compartments. Factory avionics were conventional analog instruments with period radios, often Bendix/King or similar equipment. Buyers should not expect Garmin Perspective or factory G1000 architecture. Many aircraft on the used market have been upgraded with Garmin GNS or GTN navigators, modern transponders, ADS-B equipment, engine monitors and, in some cases, glass attitude or HSI replacements.
The PZL M-20 Mewa occupies a niche position in the used twin market: generally comparable in mission to a Seneca II or later Seneca derivative, but rarer and more dependent on records quality and support history. Pre purchase review should focus on corrosion inspection, turbocharger and exhaust condition, engine times, propeller status, landing gear rigging, fuel system condition and compliance with both Polish type specific and Piper related service information where applicable. Variants and upgrades to note include later M-20-03 aircraft, de icing equipment, modern IFR avionics, autopilot functionality and interior refurbishment. Pricing is usually driven less by model year and more by engine life, avionics value, maintenance continuity and the availability of knowledgeable support for this relatively uncommon type.