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Single-Engine Piston

1980 MOONEY M20K 231

🕒 Listed 3 months ago
$165,000
fyiEstimate $155,500–$159,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20K 231 listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time -485 hr vs comps +1.0%
  • Engine time -157 hr vs comps +1.3%
  • Modern GPS navigator (47% of comps) +2.5%
  • ADS-B (71% of comps) +0.8%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

1980
2,840 hrs
C-GSYA ✈ Flight Tracking
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25-0445
CONTINENTAL
1
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CORNWALL Regional Airport (CYCC)
★ 4.0 (4 Google reviews)

Overview

Make / ModelMooney M20K 231
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time2,840 hrs
Engine time965 SMOH
Prop blades3
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / Primary flight displayUavionix AV-30C
Avionics / Audio panelPS PMA6000B
Avionics / Nav / com radioGARMIN GNC-355
Avionics / GPS / datalinkGARMIN GDL 39
Avionics / GPS / navGNS430W
Avionics / AutopilotCentury 41
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

These aircraft are tariff free.

Modifications

TKS Anti-Ice System GAMI-Jectors Turbo Plus Intercooler (New) EDM 830 Engine Analyzer w/EGT and Fuel Flow Precise Flight Standby Vacuum 4-Place Built In Oxygen 406 ELT Garmin GSB15 USB Single Piece Belly Tanis Engine PreHeater Fuel Tanks Resealed GAMI-jectors Electric Trim Static Wicks Cowl Plugs Canopy Cover Tow Bar Pitot Cover UAvionics AV30C Tail Beacon X Tinted Visors Pilots Press-to-talk

Avionics

Avionix AV-30-C UAvionix Tail Beacon X with ADS-B Garmin GNS430W GPS/NAV/COM (WAAS) Garmin GNC355 GPS/COM (Touchscreen) Century 41 Autopilot Connected to Garmin GNC355 GPS PS Engineering PMA6000B Electric Trim GDL39 Datalink ADS-B 'In' works with IPAD and ForeFlight

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.

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Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.

Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

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How this aircraft compares

Where this Mooney M20K 231 lands versus other Mooney M20K 231 listings on fyiAero.

Price

82nd pct
$105k$195kThis aircraft · $165k

$165k · 82nd percentile of 17 listings

Airframe time

38th pct
2,1715,990This aircraft · 2,840

2,840 hours total (TTAF) · 38th percentile of 16 listings

Engine time

44th pct
701,513This aircraft · 965

965 hours since major overhaul · 44th percentile of 16 listings

Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.

General

Year1980
ManufacturerMOONEY
ModelM20K 231
Serial Number25-0445
Registration #C-GSYA
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atCornwall Regional Airport (CYCC)

Airframe

Total Time2,840
Fuel Capacity Volume72 gal

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL
Engine Horsepower200 HP
Engine 1 Time965 SMOH
Engine TBO1800

Props

Prop Time109
Number of Blades3
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosAvionix AV-30-C UAvionix Tail Beacon X with ADS-B Garmin GNS430W GPS/NAV/COM (WAAS) Garmin GNC355 GPS/COM (Touchscreen) Century 41 Autopilot Connected to Garmin GNC355 GPS PS Engineering PMA6000B Electric Trim GDL39 Datalink ADS-B 'In' works with IPAD and ForeFlight

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentEDM 830 Engine Analyzer w/EGT and Fuel Flow Precise Flight Standby Vacuum 4-Place Built In Oxygen 406 ELT Garmin GSB15 USB Single Piece Belly Tanis Engine PreHeater Fuel Tanks Resealed GAMI-jectors Electric Trim Static Wicks Cowl Plugs Canopy Cover Tow Bar Pitot Cover UAvionics AV30C Tail Beacon X Tinted Visors Pilots Press-to-talk

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsTKS Anti-Ice System GAMI-Jectors Turbo Plus Intercooler (New)

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAll Cylinders Replaced with Low Time Serviceable Units by AeroTech Engines with 500 hours or one year warranty. Price Includes Fresh Annual Inspection No US Logs Hours willl change by a small amount as the aircraft is still being flown No Accidents listed in any US and/or Canadian databases Savy Aviation Program

Operating costs & specifications — Mooney M20K 231

Typical model-level figures for the Mooney M20K 231 (not this specific airframe).

$21,368annual budget · 84 hrs/yr
$125variable cost / hour
$0.65cost per nm
13.3gph fuel burn
$141,402avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $155,500–$159,500

Performance & dimensions

Range980 nm
Cruise speed191 kts · 220 mph
Takeoff / landing1220.0 / 1147.0

About this plane

Single engine piston aircraft with retractable landing gear. The M20K 231 seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.

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Last flight

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