1979 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRCentury 41 Autopilot (Completely Overhauled in 2023) with Altitude Hold and Glide Slope / Glide Path Coupling.
P.S. Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel / Intercom / Marker Receiver with Bluetooth Interface.
Description
Loaded up with all the mods you want on the 231 (Intercooler, Merlyn wastegate, Speed Brakes, GAMIs). Nicely equipped in the panel also. Very clean, nice cosmetics. Ready to work!!!
Engine
1124 Hours Since Continental Factory Rebuilt (Time Reset to -0-). 694 Since Top Overhaul. Continental TIOS-360-LB1B. 210 hp, 1800 TBO.
Propeller
714 Hours Since New. 3-Balde Hartzell.
Interior
Nice two color Leather Interior. Cream seats with black inserts. Mooney Logos Stitched into the headrests. Black Leather Covered Yokes.
Exterior
Attractive Original Paint. Good Condition. White with Blue and Grey Stripes. Dark Tinted Rear Windows.
Inspection
Annual Inspection Due January 2027. Good Maintenance History.
Modifications / STCs
• JP Instruments EDM-900 Primary Power/Fuel/Temperature Instrument (all old equipment remove and replaced with a modern solid state primary all-in-one gauge), Standby Attitude Indicator, Intercooler, GAMI TurboJectors, Airflow Systems Intercooler, Merlyn Upper Deck Pressure Controller (Wastegate), Precise Flight Speed Brakes, LED Landing and Taxi Lights, Green LED Under Panel Lights.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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GMax American Aircraft
controller.com
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$167,500
|
Memphis, TN | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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GMax American Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
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$170,448 *
GBP £126,589
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Memphis, TN | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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GMax American Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
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$172,665
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Memphis, Tennessee, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20K
This 1979 Mooney M20K (N231HB) is a single engine piston with 4,800 hours on the airframe. There are currently 45 M20K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,711 to $326,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $167,500.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N231HB.
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
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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.
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