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Single-Engine Piston

1980 MOONEY M20K 231

$155,000 fyiEstimate $151,500–$155,000 How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 26 comparable MOONEY M20K 231 listings ($154,500), then adjusts for:

  • Airframe time +492 hr vs comps -1.0%
  • Engine time +281 hr vs comps -0.8%
  • Market supply: 31 for sale of 770 FAA-registered +1.0%

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

1980
3,710 hrs
N231HY
25-0271
CONTINENTAL TSIO360LB1
1
MCCAULEY
📍 Spring Branch, Texas
Rab Aviation LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Hockley, TX

Overview

Make / ModelMOONEY M20K 231
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time3,710 hrs
Engine time1,250 SFRM
Prop blades2
Avionics / TransponderGarmin GTX330
Avionics / OtherKing KX-155, Garmin GTN 650
ADS-BYes
AnnualApril 2027
InspectionAnnual
Autopilot ADS-B

Description

This one has the big three that everyone desires on a 231: Intercooler, Merlyn and Speed Brakes. Nice Panel with GTN-650 and JPI EDM-900 (Primary).

Modifications

JP Instruments EDM-900 Primary Instrument (Solid State Digital Replacemennt of all of the original temperature, power and fuel instrumentation), Airflow InterCooler, Merlyn Upper Deck Pressure Controller (Automatic Wastegate), New Generation Precise Flight Electric Speed Brakes, JP Instruments EDM-700 Graphic and Digital Engine Monitor, Electronics International Digital Tach, Rosen Sun Visors, Digital TIT, Dual Ski Tubes, Wing Sight Fuel Gauges, Handheld Com Jack, External Power Receptacle, 4-Place Shoulder Harnesses, Avionics Master, Dual Yoke Mounted PTT, Electric Trim.

Avionics

Garmin GTN-650 Touchscreen WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / FMS. Garmin GTX-330ES ADS-B Transponder with Ext. Squitter (>FL180) Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel / Intercom with Markers. King KX-155 Digital Nav / Com. King KCS-55A Slaved HSI with Glide Slope Indicator. King KFC-200 AutoPilot with Altitude Hold and Flight Director.

How this aircraft compares

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

Price

62nd pct
$105k$198kThis aircraft · $155k

$155k · 62nd percentile of 26 listings

Airframe time

67th pct
1,9846,594This aircraft · 3,710

3,710 hours total (TTAF) · 67th percentile of 27 listings

Engine time

74th pct
701,810This aircraft · 1,250

1,250 hours since factory reman · 74th percentile of 27 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 Number25-0271
Registration #N231HY
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time3,710

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO360LB1
Engine 1 Time1,250 SFRM
Engine TBO1800

Props

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Time675
Number of Blades2

Avionics

ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GTN-650 Touchscreen WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / FMS. Garmin GTX-330ES ADS-B Transponder with Ext. Squitter (>FL180) Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel / Intercom with Markers. King KX-155 Digital Nav / Com. King KCS-55A Slaved HSI with Glide Slope Indicator. King KFC-200 AutoPilot with Altitude Hold and Flight Director.

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentJP Instruments EDM-900 Primary Instrument (Solid State Digital Replacemennt of all of the original temperature, power and fuel instrumentation), Airflow InterCooler, Merlyn Upper Deck Pressure Controller (Automatic Wastegate), New Generation Precise Flight Electric Speed Brakes, JP Instruments EDM-700 Graphic and Digital Engine Monitor, Electronics International Digital Tach, Rosen Sun Visors, Digital TIT, Dual Ski Tubes, Wing Sight Fuel Gauges, Handheld Com Jack, External Power Receptacle, 4-Place Shoulder Harnesses, Avionics Master, Dual Yoke Mounted PTT, Electric Trim.

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusAnnual Due April 2027 (Henry Weber). Good Maintenance History.