1979 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
5386 TT, 1357 SMOH, 449 SNEW MT propeller, 1014 pound useful load, No Known Damage History, Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, dual Garmin G5's, Garmin GNS 530W, King KX 170B, JPI EDM 900 engine management system, Appareo Stratus ES ADS-B out transponder, Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, 406mhz ELT, SureFly electronic ignition, turboGAMIjectors................
Engine
1357 SMOH – Continental TSIO-360-LB (Victor Aviation 5/2012) Engine compressions at 10/2025 annual: 68/70/68/56/68/NEW
Propeller
449 SNEW – MT Propeller MTV-12-D/188-53 (Factory new 8/2021)
Interior
New interior by Buchanan Aviation Services 5/2007 Dark Gray leather interior
Exterior
New paint by Artcraft 12/2009 Matterhorn White with Toreador Red, Dust Gold, and Super Jet Black stripes
Inspection
Miscellaneous Maintenance: New #6 cylinder 10/2025 New LH and RH brake pads 10/2025 New main landing gear and nose landing gear shock discs 10/2025 New LH and RH tires 10/2025 Replace LH magneto 4/2024 New turbo to exhaust clamp 4/2024 Overhaul #1 and #3 cylinders 4/2024 New SureFly electronic ignition system 12/2023 Overhaul propeller governor 12/2022 Overhaul starter adapter 5/2022 Overhaul #2 cylinder 9/2021 ACF 50 anti-corrosion spray applied 9/2021 New MT propeller 8/2021 New nose tire 7/2019 Overhaul #4 cylinder 6/2019 New electric fuel boost pump 6/2019 New Concorde RG35AXC battery 6/2019 Repair exhaust 2/2017 New engine mount 2/2017 New engine hoses 2/2017 Overhaul engine 5/2012 New alternator and alternator drive coupling 6/2007 New mixture cable 8/1997
Modifications / STCs
• SureFly electronic ignition system
• turboGAMIjectors (customized tuned fuel injectors)
• LoPresti Speed Merchants Hubba Bubba main landing gear wheel covers
• M-20 air oil separator
• Wingtip LED recognition/nav lights
• Lake Aero Styling modified nose gear truss bushing
• Mooney alternate air door modification
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Latitude Aviation
controller.com
|
$129,000
|
San Francisco, CA | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Latitude Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$131,270 *
GBP £97,492
|
San Francisco, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Latitude Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$132,977
|
San Francisco, California, 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 (N231KD) is a single engine piston with 5,386 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 below the market average at $129,000.
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 N231KD.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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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
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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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