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1981 MOONEY M20K 231
Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20K 231 listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +685 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +391 hr vs comps -3.1%
- Garmin GTN 650 (12% of comps) +9.8%
- ADS-B (71% of comps) +0.8%
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 | 4,010 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,513 SMOH |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GTN 650 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | Century 21 |
Description
Elevate your flying experience with this 1981 Mooney M20K. This aircraft has a beautiful new interior in beautiful burgundy leather and a upgraded Garmin GTN 650 GPS. A fresh propeller overhaul and annual completed June 2025! Call us today to schedule a viewing. Documents: - Airframe Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11010426877&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UbQpE9p%2fSmLlJ9RzHMDnJtgVHCWJ8468X6szPLsYIU89YO7fQHV68mpKUq2D6P52gxXea5qIR6c%3d - C-FVLR Prop Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9028779078&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=IuhslT%2fbWLGqmDIljClWgjIsb7qC66O%2bvprNM4kuOtu6miYWE0vkA3IUqpj4X45BtyrXoG8ISXQ%3d - C-FVLR Journey Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9028779004&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=IuhslT%2fbWLE7CzaiX7uE8QniJBi7YC%2btwSbis4PB1IX9Ia2rMBuZKao9RAMdb8np4aktwUtZ1pU%3d - C-FVLR Engine Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9028778794&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=IuhslT%2fbWLGhSHLhNSaFkP8z95qMwpqnwQ%2b9%2fpyxSttMAl85zRdSFqCPoO34DKVLUu7uJqNyRTM%3d - Modification Log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=9028778729&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=IuhslT%2fbWLHG1NE6yjArU%2fq8lWUM2beSkqbcCuC4AmB998jVOBLTbOn3s47TThfX%2fuNk7VSN1EU%3d
Modifications
Just added Artex 406 ELT with Whip Antenna
Avionics
Garmin GMA345 6-Place Audio Panel with BlueTooth TSO Garmin GAE12 Encoder Garmin GTX335 ADS-B Transponder w/ 'out' Appareo Stratus 3 Portable ADS=B 'in' AHRS RCVR Garmin GTN 650 GPS Century 21 Autopilot Bendix King ADF Digital Fuel Flow Gauge
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
6th pct$105k · 6th percentile of 17 listings
Airframe time
75th pct4,010 hours total (TTAF) · 75th percentile of 16 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,513 hours since major overhaul · 99th 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.
Documents
General
| Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20K 231 |
| Serial Number | 25-0546 |
| Registration # | C-FVLR |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | CZBA |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,010 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 2,900 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,899.34 lb |
| Useful Load | 1,000.66 lb |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL TSIO360LB1 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 1,513 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 1991 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA345 6-Place Audio Panel with BlueTooth TSO Garmin GAE12 Encoder Garmin GTX335 ADS-B Transponder w/ 'out' Appareo Stratus 3 Portable ADS=B 'in' AHRS RCVR Garmin GTN 650 GPS Century 21 Autopilot Bendix King ADF Digital Fuel Flow Gauge |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Oxygen System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Just added Artex 406 ELT with Whip Antenna |
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | Airframe Log.pdf C-FVLR Prop Log.pdf C-FVLR Journey Log.pdf C-FVLR Engine Log.pdf Modification Log.pdf |
|---|
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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