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1983 MOONEY M20K 231
Starts from the median asking price of 20 comparable Mooney M20K 231 listings ($139,950), then adjusts for:
- Year +3 vs comparable listings +4.5%
- Airframe time +705 hr vs comps -1.4%
- Engine time +471 hr vs comps -3.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (65% of comps) +1.6%
- ADS-B (80% of comps) +0.5%
- Market supply: 20 for sale of 771 FAA-registered +2.8%
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 | 4,030 hrs |
| Engine time | 1,595 SFRM |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX 335D |
| Avionics / Autopilot | King KFC200 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 340 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | Bendix KX-165 |
| Avionics / GPS / nav | GNS-430W |
| Avionics / ADF | KR-87 |
| Avionics / DME | KN-64 |
| Avionics / Datalink weather | GDL-69A |
| Avionics / Standby instrument | KI-256 |
| Annual | May 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
A 2026 offering priced like it is still 2016... This is very close to a wholesale deal. A very attractive '231'. The plane has been well maintained, equipped with a Garmin 430W (WAAS), GTX-345 (ADS-B In and Out), Speed Brakes, Merlyn Wastegate and Modern Engine Monitor.
Modifications
JP Instruments EDM-830 Color Digital and Graphic Engine Monitor, Precise Flight Electric Speed Brakes, Merlyn Differential Pressure (Wastegate) Controller, Guardian Electric Stand-by Vacuum System, LED Landing Lights, Dual Glide Slopes, Avionics Master, Built in 4-port Oxygen System, Split Fold-down Quick Remove Rear Seats, Articulating Front Seats, LASAR Fully Articulating Sun Visors, Dual Yoke Mounted PTT, Wingtop Mechanical Fuel Gauges.
Avionics
Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel / Intercom with 3 Light Marker Beacon. Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Moving Map. Garmin FlightStream 210 (coupled to GNS-430). Garmin GTX-335 Digital Mode S / ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B and Out). Garmin GDL-69A XM Datalink Receiver (Weather and Music). King KX-165 Digital NavComm with Glide Slope. King KN-64 Digital DME. King KR-87 Digital Transponder with Elapsed Timer and Remote Indicator. King KCS-55A Electric Slaved HSI System and KI-256 Flight Director. King KFC-200 AutoPilot with Altitude Hold, Coupled to HSI / Nav / GPS. BF Goodrich WX-10 Stormscope.
Recommended avionics upgrades
A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.
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
40th pct$125k · 40th percentile of 20 listings
Airframe time
78th pct4,030 hours total (TTAF) · 78th percentile of 18 listings
Engine time
99th pct1,595 hours since factory reman · 99th percentile of 17 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
| Year | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MOONEY |
| Model | M20K 231 |
| Serial Number | 25-0730 |
| Registration # | N1162D |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,030 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 1,595 SFRM |
|---|---|
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel / Intercom with 3 Light Marker Beacon. Garmin GNS-430W WAAS GPS / Nav / Com / Moving Map. Garmin FlightStream 210 (coupled to GNS-430). Garmin GTX-335 Digital Mode S / ADS-B Transponder (ADS-B and Out). Garmin GDL-69A XM Datalink Receiver (Weather and Music). King KX-165 Digital NavComm with Glide Slope. King KN-64 Digital DME. King KR-87 Digital Transponder with Elapsed Timer and Remote Indicator. King KCS-55A Electric Slaved HSI System and KI-256 Flight Director. King KFC-200 AutoPilot with Altitude Hold, Coupled to HSI / Nav / GPS. BF Goodrich WX-10 Stormscope. |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | JP Instruments EDM-830 Color Digital and Graphic Engine Monitor, Precise Flight Electric Speed Brakes, Merlyn Differential Pressure (Wastegate) Controller, Guardian Electric Stand-by Vacuum System, LED Landing Lights, Dual Glide Slopes, Avionics Master, Built in 4-port Oxygen System, Split Fold-down Quick Remove Rear Seats, Articulating Front Seats, LASAR Fully Articulating Sun Visors, Dual Yoke Mounted PTT, Wingtop Mechanical Fuel Gauges. |
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Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Very Well Maintained. Annual Due May 2027. |
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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.
Range from base
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Last flight
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