1979 Mooney 231
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRElectric trim and Smartglide Garmin GTN 750XI (DUAL) Garmin GMA 35C Audio Panel W/Bluetooth Garmin GTX 330DES Transponder Garmin GDL 88 ADSB IN/OUT Receiver Garmin GDL 69A SXM Music and Weather Garmin GDL 50 for Traffic ON G3X Display Garmin GI 260 AOA System GUARDIAN AVIONICS AERO 452-201-011 (Displays on G3X) JPI EDM 930 Engine Monitor CEIS Fuel Senders
Description
1979 MOONEY 231- 3218.4 HOURS TT, 1709.1 SMOH, 504.7 HOURS SINCE NEW MCCAULEY 3 BLADE Propeller, Over $100,000 in avionics! Garmin G3X 10.6" Touchscreen, Garmin GFC 500 3 AXIS with YAW with SMARTGLIDE, Garmin GTN 750XI (DUAL), Garmin GMA 35C Audio Panel W/Bluetooth, Garmin GTX330DES Transponder, Garmin GDL 88 ADSB IN/OUT, Garmin GDL 69A XM Music and Weather, Garmin GDL 50 FOR Traffic on G3X Display, EDM 930 Engine Monitor, Speedbrakes,Turbo Plus Intercooler, Merlin Wastegate, Guardian Co2 Detector, 2014 PAINT AND 2021 INTERIOR, CLICK ON DISPLAY SPECS Page. Annual Inspection - 6/2026
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-GBI 1709.1 Hours since major overhaul 4/1993 504.7 Hours Since NEW McCauley 3 Blade Propeller D3A36C430-B (9/2017)
Propeller
Absolutely beautiful 1979 MOONEY 231 - 3218 HOURS TT, 1709 SMOH, 504 HOURS SINCE NEW MCCAULEY 3 BLADE Propeller. Over $100,000 in avionics! A P/AI owned for last 10 years in Minden NV.
Interior
2021 ALL LEATHER INTERIOR - BASKETBALL BROWN/ORANGE WITH BLACK CARPET AND TRIM - ALL ROYALITE TRIM COVERED IN MATCHING VINYL - BUCHANANN AIRCRAFT INTERIORS, CONCORD CA 9/10 2014 PPG Paint - EXCELLENT CONDITION 8.5/10
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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Don Johnson
trade-a-plane.com
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$195,000
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Minden, NV | Jul 06, 2026 | 12 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney 231
This 1979 Mooney 231 (N231DD) is a single engine piston with 3,218 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 $195,000.
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 N231DD.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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