1981 Mooney 231
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHDescription
Very well maintained and hangared Mooney: TSIO-360GB 210 Horsepower, turbocharged, GAMI fuel injectors, Engine preheater, new 2-blade Hartzell prop installed July 2025, Aspen Pro-Max Evolution, Garmin GNS530 w/ WAAS, KFC-200 AP and Flight Director, KX-165 w/ second glideslope, Appareo Stratus ESG Transponder with Stratus ADS-B in and out, PMA 6000 audio panel, JPI EDM-900, CiES Fuel Sending Units, Landing Height System LHS200-C, Rosen Visors, 4-place intercom, 4-place built in oxygen, 80 amp alternator, LED lights, and Pulse Light System.
Engine
TSIO-360GB 210 Horsepower, turbocharged, GAMI fuel injectors, Engine preheater, JPI EDM-900, CiES Fuel Sending Units, new 2-blade Hartzell prop installed July 2025
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brian Odonnell
trade-a-plane.com
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$139,900
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Akron, Ohio | Jul 27, 2026 | 17 days | Active |
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About This Mooney 231
This 1981 Mooney 231 (N500B) is a single engine piston with 2,775 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 231 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 to $199,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,900.
The 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.
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Mooney 231 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N500B.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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