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1981 MOONEY M20K 231
Starts from the median asking price of 26 comparable MOONEY M20K 231 listings ($154,500), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -1,234 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Engine time -479 hr vs comps +1.4%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- 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.
Overview
| Make / Model | MOONEY M20K 231 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,984 hrs |
| Engine time | 490 SFOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 530 |
| Avionics / Transponder | Garmin GTX 335 |
| Avionics / Other | King KX-155, Garmin GNS-530W |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description SALE PENDING: Go fast and efficient. - For less than the price of a 172 you can cruise at almost 200 knots! Low-time engine and airframe. Just a beautiful example. The condition of this aircraft is exceptional; one of the cleanest airframes I have ever seen for this year of aircraft. Just under 2000 hours TOTAL TIME and 495 on a FACTORY Engine! Maintained by Dugosh in Kerrville, TX (home of the Mooney factory) for many years. The metal is straight and the aircraft shows like it was much newer than 1981. No known damage history. Current owner (for 12 years) is retiring from flying. Additional Equipment Speed brakes Heated propeller Built-in Oxygen system (4-place) Merlyn wastegate system Electric Trim Alcor fuel flow system Rosen Visors 1.984 TTAF since new Complete logbooks and records Annual just done: June 2026 - last one May 2025 IFR certification due (expired 3/26) - planned in June Max Gross Ramp Weight: 2,900 pounds Basic Empty Weight: 1953.5 pounds Useful Load: 946.5 pounds Empty CG: 42.85 inches Usable Fuel Capacity: 75 gallons
Modifications
Continental TSIO-360LB8B 491 since Factory Overhaul to new limits (installed in 2000) Prop: McCauley 2-blade, overhauled in 2025 by Jordan Propeller, San Antonio
Avionics
Garmin GNS530W GPS/NAV/COM - screen nearly perfect King KX155 nav/com King Audio panel Garmin GTX335 transponder Century 41 Autopilot Panel is very clean -
How this aircraft compares
Where this MOONEY M20K 231 lands versus other MOONEY M20K 231 listings on fyiAero.
Price
23rd pct$130k · 23rd percentile of 26 listings
Airframe time
4th pct1,984 hours total (TTAF) · 4th percentile of 27 listings
Engine time
26th pct490 engine hours · 26th 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.
