1980 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Intercooler/Merlyn/Speed Brake equipped. Very low time engine. Nice Modern Paint. Ready to work! Priced right!
Engine
166 Hours Since Major Overhaul. Continental TSIO-360-LB(7), 210hp, 1800 TBO,
Propeller
166 Hours Since Overhaul. MT Light-Weight 3-Blade with Composite Blades. Prop is Heated.
Interior
Original Interior. Below average condition. Sheepskin covers on front seats.
Exterior
Very Attractive Paint. Stripped and Repainted in 2015 by Tejas. Modern Scheme.
Inspection
Annual Inspection Due May 2025. Very Good Maintenance History. Tanks Stripped and Resealed in 2019 by WetWingologists. New Windshield in 2021. New Pilot's Window in 2020.
Modifications / STCs
• TurboPlus Intercooler, Merlyn Black Magic Wastegate (Upper Deck Pressure Controller), Precise Flight Speed Brakes, JPI EDM-830 Engine Monitor, Hoskins FT-101 Fuel Totalizer, The aircraft is plumbed for Oxygen but the bottle and regulator have been removed (the aircraft comes with a portable oxygen system).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jimmy Garrison
controller.com
|
$149,000
|
Spring Branch, TX | Mar 14, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
GMax American Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$151,623 *
GBP £112,608
|
Longview, TX | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
GMax American Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$153,594
|
Longview, Texas, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Mooney M20K
This 1980 Mooney M20K (N3594H) is a single engine piston with 3,625 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 $149,000.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 1 incident for this airframe. 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
Registered Owner
KILO SIERRA LLC
Registration Address
HARWICH, MA
Certificate Issued
2019-05-08
Airworthiness
1980-09-16
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
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database, checked Mar 18, 2026
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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