1979 Mooney M20K 231 for sale

1979 Mooney M20K 231

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$172,500
Location Minden, Nevada
Total Time 3,218 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,709 hrs
Serial # 25-0155
Reg # N231DD
Engine Continental TSIO-360-GB;TSIO-360-LB
Cruise 191 kts (354 km/h)
ICAO Type M20T
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
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

Description

1979 MOONEY 231 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

Interior

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

Exterior

PPG Paint - EXCELLENT CONDITION 8.5/10

Inspection

A&P/IA Owned for LAST 10 Years FRESH ANNUAL INSPECTION - June 2026

Modifications / STCs

• EQUIPMENT:

• MCCAULEY 3 BLADE SCIMITAR PROPELLER

• PRECISE FLIGHT SPEED BRAKES

• TURBO PLUS INTERCOOLER

• MERLIN WASTEGATE

• CEIS FUEL SENDERS

• GUARDIAN CO2 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

• WHELEN LED NAV/STROBE LIGHTS

• WHELEN LED LANDING LIGHTS

• WHELEN LED BEACON LIGHT

• JET SHADES

• ROSEN SUNVISORS

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Don Johnson
controller.com
$172,500
$195,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney M20K 231

This 1979 Mooney M20K 231 (N231DD) is a single engine piston with 3,218 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 M20K 231 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $69,269 to $172,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $172,500.

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.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

✓ Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
✓ Airframe: 3,218 hours
✓ Compare prices across multiple sources — same aircraft, different marketplaces
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Mooney M20K 231 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Cruise Speed
191 kts (354 km/h)
Max Speed
201 kts (372 km/h)
Range
981 nm (1,817 km)
Ceiling
24,000 ft (7,315 m)
Max Weight
2,900 lbs (1,315 kg)
Useful Load
900 lbs (408 kg)
Horsepower
210 HP
Fuel Burn
13.3 GPH (50 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

MOONEY 231

Fuel Burn
13.3 GPH
~$86/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the MOONEY 231. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N231DD.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Minden, Nevada

Seller reported 105 more aircraft in Nevada →

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 N231DD against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

2 price events · sources: trade-a-plane.com, controller.com

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