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Single-Engine Piston

1985 MOONEY M20K 231

🕒 Listed 4 months ago
$175,000
fyiEstimate $172,500–$177,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 17 comparable Mooney M20K 231 listings ($149,000), then adjusts for:

  • Year +5 vs comparable listings +7.5%
  • Airframe time -585 hr vs comps +1.2%
  • Engine time -202 hr vs comps +1.6%
  • Modern GPS navigator (47% of comps) +2.5%
  • ADS-B (71% of comps) +0.8%
  • Market supply: 20 for sale of 770 FAA-registered +2.8%

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

1985
2,740 hrs
N231TT ✈ Flight Tracking
Oct 13, 2026 (6 days ago)
25-0857
CONTINENTAL
1
MCCAULEY 2A34C221B
—
Kf Aircraft LLC
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)

Overview

Make / ModelMooney M20K 231
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time2,740 hrs
Engine time920 SNEW
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 430
Avionics / AutopilotGARMIN GFC 500
Avionics / GPS / navGNS430W
ADS-BYes
AnnualFebruary 2026
AirworthyYes
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

N231TT is a well-equipped Turbo Mooney M20K combining renowned Mooney efficiency and speed with a modern Garmin flight deck. Featuring a Garmin G3X display system, Garmin GFC500 digital autopilot, GNX375 WAAS GPS/ADS-B transponder, Garmin Engine Information System, and Garmin G5 standby instrumentation, this aircraft offers outstanding capability for personal and business travel. Powered by a Continental TSIO-360 with approximately 910 hours since new and a recently overhauled propeller, N231TT presents an attractive ownership opportunity with excellent performance, modern avionics, and a strong maintenance pedigree. Documents: - N231TT Prop Log Sep 2023 to Feb 2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962151&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9RQFKy9IqrkCj4kSddZ2O5R%2fcLivPkkwV28rhouoTu4T58lprGIGMJq0aabIqBBeHE%3d - N231TT Engine Logbook Feb 2022 to Feb 2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962147&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9R078zjkxwflAgpzwTT83XRa1Ib%2fDr3hGB6vGRBFADloojzsXFJTtXRns4CTFoM254%3d - N231TT Airframe Logbook Feb 2022 to Feb 2026.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962146&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9QCFdyHxlqNw8yJrDIgY6k4VhqYj%2f2tMjLcxSgFT0RdqNuL3gM4mjEZeLlcu4aiWww%3d - 7 N231TT prop log #3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962143&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9RJNYr8YlOmpTg4f1xSb12tAmCb%2fiyhYh5yRLh3yVrv%2fUEdH%2fHC35JT9QVYn7ePU24%3d - 6 N231TT prop log #2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962142&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9S6efZ9ckYpLBOdWmAqnwEYD2TFw6d%2by1G1593AoL41yEPkFaVGHWqR9pZLF%2fy7RRU%3d - 5 N231TT prop log #1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962141&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9QZ3j9VXhn0b9ZTQajeGOT2ewQgHBCrgcNBRX%2fV%2fLmlyOHS%2bZ3zs8TZ0nflrTAhWvQ%3d - 4 N231TT engine log.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962140&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9R%2bl8mtfOEWsVgCyiaB5%2fPPV286UAEfVPaZ8HveBQMHj8oZzooMAEmUqAlcrRap3PA%3d - 3 N231TT aircraft log # 3.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962139&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9QHvU7D6dGAzmmkelNepAKbf9pNEcQNeYfrDvdQ0%2fIlJSj65AWMbe3jBsg8E4bIK08%3d - 2 N231TT aircraft log #2.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962137&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9T4rHgOu8v271VOC6AFl1mDAiuRDRcFqRtwwKHwiWFUBIN2twZkmC6CRRcoU%2fQh%2bDY%3d - 1 N231TT aircraft log #1.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11047962132&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=UiaAxBSqD9QoH1msxwSCaIJ4UgNQ6HuDfgZh1x300tn7ZKF2Lx6%2ff%2fPb%2bg0tX%2buaqPDjPDm0sag%3d

Modifications

Precise Flight Electric Speed Brakes Merlyn Products Waste Gate Turbo-Plus Intercooler Gami Injectors

Avionics

Garmin G3X 10” PFD Garmin G5 Standby AI Garmin Engine Analyzer System Garmin GFC500 Autopilot w/Trim Garmin GNS430W Navigator Garmin GNX375 GPS Transponder Garmin GTR225 VHF Comm Garmin GSB15 USB Charging Port Precise Flight 2000 Speed Brakes Whelen LED Wingtip Navi Lights Whelen Orion Tail Position Light LED Landing Lights

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 650Xi

A GNS 430 upgrades naturally to the GTN 650Xi — same footprint, touchscreen GPS/nav/comm with LPV approaches.

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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

88th pct
$105k$195kThis aircraft · $175k

$175k · 88th percentile of 17 listings

Airframe time

31st pct
2,1715,990This aircraft · 2,740

2,740 hours total (TTAF) · 31st percentile of 16 listings

Engine time

38th pct
701,513This aircraft · 920

920 hours since new · 38th 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

Year1985
ManufacturerMOONEY
ModelM20K 231
Serial Number25-0857
Registration #N231TT
ConditionUsed

Airframe

Total Time2,740
Basic Empty Weight2,002.13 lb
Useful Load897.87 lb
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL
Engine 1 Time920 SNEW
Engine TBO1800

Props

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Prop Model2A34C221B
Prop Time432 SOH

Avionics

Auto PilotYes
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
SVTYes
Yaw DamperYes
Terrain Warning SystemYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin G3X 10” PFD Garmin G5 Standby AI Garmin Engine Analyzer System Garmin GFC500 Autopilot w/Trim Garmin GNS430W Navigator Garmin GNX375 GPS Transponder Garmin GTR225 VHF Comm Garmin GSB15 USB Charging Port Precise Flight 2000 Speed Brakes Whelen LED Wingtip Navi Lights Whelen Orion Tail Position Light LED Landing Lights

Additional Equipment

Additional EquipmentPrecise Flight Electric Speed Brakes Merlyn Products Waste Gate Turbo-Plus Intercooler Gami Injectors

Interior

Year Interior2024
Number of Seats4
ConfigurationPassenger

Exterior

Year Painted2024

Inspection Status

Inspection StatusFebruary 2026
AirworthyYes

Service Logs

MiscellaneousN231TT Prop Log Sep 2023 to Feb 2026.pdf N231TT Engine Logbook Feb 2022 to Feb 2026.pdf N231TT Airframe Logbook Feb 2022 to Feb 2026.pdf 7 N231TT prop log #3.pdf 6 N231TT prop log #2.pdf 5 N231TT prop log #1.pdf 4 N231TT engine log.pdf 3 N231TT aircraft log # 3.pdf 2 N231TT aircraft log #2.pdf 1 N231TT aircraft log #1.pdf

Operating costs & specifications — Mooney M20K 231

Typical model-level figures for the Mooney M20K 231 (not this specific airframe).

$21,368annual budget · 84 hrs/yr
$125variable cost / hour
$0.65cost per nm
13.3gph fuel burn
$141,402avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $172,500–$177,000

Performance & dimensions

Range980 nm
Cruise speed191 kts · 220 mph
Takeoff / landing1220.0 / 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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