1979 Mooney M20K 231
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRGarmin GTX 335 Transponder Garmin SL-30 Com/Nav/G. Slope Garmin GNS-430W Garmin GI-106A Nav Indicator JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor Collins AMR-350 Audio Marker International Annunciator Panel Aerosonic 101627-01696 Altimeter Mitchell Directional Gyro Wing Leveler (Holds Heading)
Description
TURN-KEY! Interior still looks new (2021), Rayjay Turbo Charger, Solar Gray Glass, Fuel Tank Reseal! Fresh IFR.
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-GB (210HP). SN# 309034. 1800 TBO. Overhauled by Lynn's Aircraft Engines 5/13/03. McCauley 2 Blade Prop Model 2A34C216. SN# 812547. Overhauled by Prop Works, Inc. 2/25/08.
Interior
New interior installed 10/4/21. Tribeca Oyster Leather Seats and Sidepanels, New Douglass Interior Products 585 Cobalt Carpet. New Vantage Plane Plastics.
Exterior
Refurbished blue and white paint 4/2/16. Navy Blue Bottom and Accents with Matterhorn White upper and Las Vegas Gold Stripes. Painted 5/16/03 by Century Aircraft Painting.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Barnett Investment Group
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,900
|
Marianna, FL | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20K 231
This 1979 Mooney M20K 231 (N231CA) is a single engine piston with 2,427 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $129,900.
The M20K 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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Mooney M20K 231 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
CROSS JERRY D
Registration Address
PANAMA CITY, FL
Certificate Issued
2007-12-12
Airworthiness
1978-12-13
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N231CA.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $132,975–$165,625.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
