1979 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHGarmin GTN750 12-Volt 15.5 Amp/Hour Battery Garmin Active Traffic 4-Place Intercom System w/Pilot/Co-Pilot Isolation GDL 88 ADS-B Out Weather Datalink Pilot Push-To-IDENT Switch Pilot Audio Replay Traffic Silence Switches Garmin Telligence Voice Command Button integration into GARMIN GTN750 EIS UBG-16 Engine Monitor P-1000 Horizon Digital Tachometer Mag Check
Description
Dugosh Annual August 2025, Painted and leather upholstery in 2007, good condition, New side windows 2013. Some cracking of interior window plastic. New Main tires 2025. New battery 2025. LH mag rebuilt 2025. Replaced MP gauge 2025. Prop Overhaul 2025, Overhaul alternator and drive 2025. Vacuum pump overhaul 2025. Hobbs meter 3257 TSMOH 1029 Approximately.. Owner retiring from flying. Aircraft currently airworthy, Commercial pilot manages the aircraft and arrangements could be made to qualify you to fly it home if needed. Logs available for serious buyers and pre-purchase inspection SALE SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE AND / OR REMOVAL FROM MARKET. ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND REPRESNETATIONS OF AIRCRAFT ARE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY BUYER BEFORE PURCHASE.
Engine
approximately 1019 hrs since complete overhaul (2007) Continental TSIO-360-LB1, 210hp, 1800 TBO.
Interior
new leather interior 2007 photos are when it was installed,. painted 2007 Whelen LED Parmetheus Plus Landing Beam and Taxi Spreader Lights 14V 1.2 Amps (4.38" Round) Whelen LED Orion LED OR650 Wing Tip/Position/NAV and Strobe Lights and OR500 Tail Strobe Bottom-Mounted Red Rotating Beacon Internally-Lighted Instruments w/LED Flood Great Lakes Aero Window Replacements 3/16" Rosen Visors Two-Blade Prop 2025 overhaul Heated Pitot
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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Listing Source
trade-a-plane.com
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$149,000
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Waco, TX | Apr 02, 2026 | 109 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Mooney M20K
This 1979 Mooney M20K (N231DB) is a single engine piston with 4,487 hours on the airframe. There are currently 45 M20K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,466 to $326,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $149,000.
The M20K 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. There are 2 airworthiness directives applicable to this aircraft type — review AD compliance carefully before purchase. Mechanics have filed 10 service difficulty reports for this type — common maintenance items to discuss during pre-buy.
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Mooney M20K — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N231DB.
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.
We'll check N231DB against the NTSB accident database.
Airworthiness Directives — Mooney M20K
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 2 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20B, M20C, M20D, M20E, M20F, M20G, M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →Source: FAA Airworthiness Directives database. Showing most recent ADs for this aircraft type.
Service Difficulty Reports — Mooney M20K
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
E051424 LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #2 GUSSETT IS CORRODED. RAR THE LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #2 GUSSET IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.
E051425 LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #3 GUSSETT IS CORRODED. RAR LH CABIN OMEGA BEAM #3 GUSSET IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.
E050583 LH OMEGA BEAM GUSSET CORRODED BTWN FR 50-51. RAR THE LH OMEGA BEAM GUSSET BTWN FR 45-53 IAW EMB 145 SRM 51-40-02.
SUBJECT: REPETITIVE VIOLATIONS OF PART 43: SIGNING TOURISM BY A&P MECHANIC DESIGNATED TO ACT ACCORDING TO BUT NOT COMPLYING WITH PART 43.3 D.MAJOR DAMAGE ON ENGINE DURING REINSTALLATION IN GERMANY AFTER TOTAL OVERHAUL IN USA BY NEGLEGENCE OF MANUFACT...
REAR NOSE GEAR TRUSS BROKE UPON LANDING. MECHANIC SUSPECTED AIRLINE CRACK IN PART THAT WAS NOT OBSERVABLE DURING INSPECTIONS. THIS SDR IS BEING SUBMITTED BY FAA ASI, FOR THE OWNER, WHO IS IIC FOR THE INCIDENT THAT THIS AIRCRAFT WAS INVOLVED IN.
THE BAGGAGE DOOR WAS LATCHED PRIOR TO FLIGHT. AFTER TAKEOFF AT ABOUT 500 FEET AGL THE BAGGAGE DOOR BLEW OPEN AND SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PILOT LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. UPON LANDING AN A&P INSPECTED THE LATCH AND OBSERVED IT WAS ST...
DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL, THE PILOT'S SEAT SUDDENLY BROKE LOOSE AND MOVED FULL AFT. THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE A CRACKED BELLCRANK TUBE UNDER THE PILOT'S SEAT. I WILL FORWARD PHOTOS.
FUEL LINE FROM PRIMER SOLENOID TO THROTTLE BODY,BROKE IN HALF UNDER B-NUT, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE FUEL SUPPLY TO THROTTLE BODY.
V BAND CLAMP HOLDING TURBOCHARGER ONTO EXHAUST BROKE AT THE SPOT WELD.
(CAN) OWNER ASK TO HAVE A FUEL LEAK REPAIRED AND COMPLAINED THAT FUEL DRAINING WAS VERY SLOW. AFTER DRAINING TANKS IT WAS NOTED THAT AN UNAPPROVED REPAIR HAD BEEN UNDERTAKEN AND THE SEALANT APPLIED COVERED THE DRAIN CHANNEL TO THE QUICK DRAIN. IN ORD...
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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.
