1981 Mooney M20K 231 for sale

1981 Mooney M20K 231

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$69,269
Location France
Total Time 3,789 hrs
Serial # 25-0562
Reg # N10165
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

Bendix/King HSI ATT Bendix/King ADF KR87 King GMA 24 audio panel Bendix/King KFC200 autopilot Electric pitch trim Icom IC-A220 8,33 kHz Garmin GNC 300XL VHF / GPS Bendix/King KN 62 DME Bendix/King KNS81 Rnav Garmin TXP GT330 mode S EDM 700 engine monitor

Description

✈️ Mooney M20K 231 – Turbocharged Performance & Business Traveler

Avion de voyage rapide et efficient, le Mooney M20K 231 est reconnu pour ses performances en croisière et son excellente économie d’exploitation.

Cet exemplaire, immatriculé en N-Register, a été exploité avec sérieux par un seul pilote depuis 15 ans, principalement pour des déplacements professionnels.

🛠️ Généralités :

• Toujours hangaré depuis plus de 20 ans

• Peinture d’origine depuis neuf

• Speed brakes installés

• Avion suivi et exploité régulièrement

🔧 Airframe & Propulsion

• Total Time cellule : 3 789 h

• Moteur : Continental TSIO-360-LB Turbocharged

– TT Engine Since New : 2 113 h

– Cylindres remplacés à 738 h

• Hélice : MT-Propeller MTV-12-D188-53

– Installée en 2013

– TTSN : 738 h

🛋️ Intérieur & Extérieur

Intérieur :

• Configuration 4 places

• Cuir rouge

• Moquettes rouges à remplacer

Extérieur :

• Livrée bleu ciel

• Liserés bleus et rouges

• Peinture d’origine en bon état général

📡 Avionique & Équipements

• Bendix/King HSI + Attitude Indicator

• Bendix/King KR87 ADF

• King GMA24 audio panel

• Bendix/King KFC200 autopilot

• Electric pitch trim

• Icom IC-A220 8.33 kHz

• Garmin GNC300XL VHF/GPS

• Bendix/King KN62 DME

• Bendix/King KNS81 RNAV

• Garmin GTX330 Mode S Transponder

• JPI EDM700 engine monitor

✅ Options & Extras

• Speed brakes

• Tow bar

• Complete engine & fuselage covers

• Fixed oxygen bottle (overhaul required)

• Backup portable Icom 8.33

• Propeller de-ice system

Remarks

Un Mooney 231 cohérent et performant, idéal pour le voyage rapide, avec une exploitation régulière et soignée, toujours hangaré, doté d’équipements complets et d’une configuration intéressante.

📩 Dossier complet, photos et informations supplémentaires disponibles sur demande.

📞 Contactez-nous pour échanger sur cet appareil.

Interior

Average condition

Exterior

Good condition

Modifications / STCs

Tow bar and complete cover engine & fuselage, see pictures. Speed Brakes. Fixed oxygen bottle (needs overhaul)

Back up Icom 8.33 portable

Prop deice

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Tregor Air Services
planecheck.com
$69,269 *
€ 60,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Mooney M20K 231

This 1981 Mooney M20K 231 (N10165) is a single engine piston with 3,789 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 below the market average at $69,269.

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: 3,789 hours
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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 N10165.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

France

France

Seller reported

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.

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Price History

33 price events · sources: planecheck.com, winglist.aero

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