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1981 MOONEY M20K 231 SOLD
Starts from the median asking price of 21 comparable Mooney M20K 231 listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time -1,457 hr vs comps +2.9%
- Engine time -260 hr vs comps +2.1%
- Garmin GTN 650 (24% of comps) +8.5%
- No ADS-B (62% of comps have one) -1.6%
- Market supply: 19 for sale of 770 FAA-registered +2.8%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Mooney M20K 231 |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 1,702 hrs |
| Engine time | 634 STOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Aspen EFD1000 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description 1981 Mooney offered for sale with 1,702 hours total time. The aircraft is located in Homestead, Florida, and has an annual inspection completed in June 2026. Power is provided by a Continental TSIO-360-LB1B engine, serial number 901301-H, with 634.2 hours STOH. Reported cylinder compressions are 68/80, 70/80, 65/80, 62/80, 66/80, and 72/80. The aircraft is equipped with a McCauley 2A34C216 two-blade propeller with 0 hours reported. The panel features an upgraded Aspen avionics suite, including an Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD and Aspen EFD500 MFD. Navigation and communications are handled through a Garmin GTN 650 GPS/Nav/Com, and a Garmin transponder is installed. The aircraft is also equipped with an autopilot, although the manufacturer and model were not provided. The interior is reported to be in 7/10 condition. With relatively low reported airframe time, updated glass-panel avionics, Garmin navigation capability, and a recent annual inspection, this Mooney offers a solid combination of performance, equipment, and ownership appeal.
Modifications
Continental TSIO-360-LB1B engine with 634.2 hours STOH. Engine serial number 901301-H. Reported cylinder compressions are 68/80, 70/80, 65/80, 62/80, 66/80, and 72/80. McCauley 2A34C216 two-blade propeller with 0 hours reported.
Avionics
Aspen Avionics EFD1000 Pro PFD with EFD500 MFD and Garmin GTN 650 GPS/Nav/Com. Garmin transponder installed. Aircraft is also equipped with an autopilot.
Recommended avionics upgrades
No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›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
38th pct$129k · 38th percentile of 21 listings
Airframe time
11th pct1,702 hours total (TTAF) · 11th percentile of 19 listings
Engine time
42nd pct634 hours since top overhaul · 42nd percentile of 19 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
Operating costs & specifications — Mooney M20K 231
Typical model-level figures for the Mooney M20K 231 (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 980 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 191 kts · 220 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 1220.0 / 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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