1978 Mooney 231
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvidyne IFD-540 with WAAS • GNX-375 Transponder and Backup GPS with ADS-B In and Out • Garmin G5 PFD/EADI • Garmin G5 EHSI • PMA-450B Audio Control Panel with Dual Bluetooth Channels • Garmin GTR-225 Backup Radio • Century 41 Autopilot • MaxDim Panel Lights and Instrument Lights Rheostats
Description
BEAUTIFUL MOONEY M20K 305 ROCKET! TT 2,656, ENG 893, TURBO 394, PROP 394. LONG RANGE TANKS 105 GAL. AEVO ENGINEERING WINGLETS. SUREFLY E-MAG. PRECISE FLIGHT SPEED BRAKES. LASAR ONE-PIECE BELLY SPEED MOD. AVIDYNE IFD-540. DUAL GARMIN G5s. JPI EDM-900 PRIMARY ENGINE DATA SYSTEM. GARMIN GNX-375 WITH ADS-B IN AND OUT. PMA-450B AUDIO CONTROL PANEL WITH DUAL BLUETOOTH CHANNELS. AND MUCH MORE. GET ACCLAIM PERFORMANCE WITHOUT THE ACCLAIM PRICE!
Engine
Continental TSIO-520-NB-17B 305HP (Rocket engineering STC). 893 SNEW • McCauley 3AF32C505-D 3-Bladed propeller with Electric De-Ice Boots. 394 SNEW • JPI EDM-900 Primary Digital Engine Monitor System • Surefly Electronic Magneto • GAMI Injectors
Propeller
Rocket Engineering STC • All New Windscreen and Windows in 2019 • Lasar One-Piece Belly Speed Mod • Aveo Engineering Winglets with Integrated Nav and Strobe Lights • Monroy Long Range Fuel Tanks - 105 Gallons • Precise Flight Speed Brakes • GPU Receptacle • Built-in 4 place Oxygen System • LED Landing and Taxi Lights
Interior
Interior - Tan and Brown. 9/10 • Exterior - White with Red and Grey. 7/10
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kevin Voss
trade-a-plane.com
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$199,900
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Houston, TX | Jun 22, 2026 | 25 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney 231
This 1978 Mooney 231 (N231CT) is a single engine piston with 2,656 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 231 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $140,000 to $199,900. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $199,900.
The 231 cruises at 191 kts (354 km/h) with a range of 981 nm (1,817 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13.3 GPH (50 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $82/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Mooney 231 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N231CT.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $132,400–$168,625.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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