1981 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Very nice leather interior. All seats equipped with headrest & shoulder harness seat belts.
Refurbished in 2015 Exterior White with blue stripes around 20 years old. Remarks 100 hours annual inspection completed 26/06/25 ARC Renewed July 2025 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Price subject to change at any time & without notice. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.Description
Airframe
Serial Number: 25-0597
TT: 2156
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-LB(1), 247306-R
TSOH: 305 hrs
Overhauled: In June 2022
Compression Values, Annual July 2025: 76/74/74/73/73/74
Equipped with Bendix Magnetos
TBO: 1800 hrs
Propeller
MT Propeller, MTV-12-D/188-53
S/N: 201357
TT: 305 hrs
Installed new in 2022
TBO: 2000 hrs / 72 Months
Avionics
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon
King KX165A 8.33 kHz VHF NAV COM
King KY97 VHF COM
King KA155 FM Immunity Filter
Garmin GPS175, EASA STC 100H756RI
King KNS80 R-NAV
King KR87 ADF with KI227 Indicator with RMI
King KCS55 HSI
King KFC200 Autopilot
Go Around Button
Trig TT31 Transponder
406 mHz ELT With Remote Switch on Instrument PAnel
3M WX11 Stormscope
FT101 Fuel Flow Indicator with Memory Switch
Davtron Digital Clock/OAT/BAT/Voltage Indicator
Hoskins JPI700 Engine Analyzer / Totalizer Indicator
Two Altimeters
Copilot Attitude Indicator
Options
Green Tinted Windows
Scott 3HT Oxygen Cylinder, currently out of service
Baggage Door Inside Latch Modification SBM20-239
Sky-Tec C12ST5 Light Weight Starter
Cabin Portable Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Concorde RG35AXC Battery, installed in 2021
Interior
Very nice leather interior. All seats equipped with headrest shoulder harness seat belts.
Refurbished in 2015
Exterior
White with blue stripes, around 20 years old.
Remarks
100 hours annual inspection completed 26/06/25
ARC Renewed July 2025
Specifications subject to verification by purchaser.
Price subject to change at any time without notice.
Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time without notice.
Engine
Continental TSIO-360-LB(1), 247306-R TSOH: 305 hrs Overhauled: In June 2022 Compression Values, Annual July 2025: 76/74/74/73/73/74 Equipped with Bendix Magnetos TBO: 1800 hrs Propeller MT Propeller, MTV-12-D/188-53 S/N: 201357 TT: 305 hrs Installed new in 2022 TBO: 2000 hrs / 72 Months Avionics Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel / Marker Beacon King KX165A 8.33 kHz VHF NAV COM King KY97 VHF COM King KA155 FM Immunity Filter Garmin GPS175, EASA STC 100H756RI King KNS80 R-NAV King KR87 ADF with KI227 Indicator with RMI King KCS55 HSI King KFC200 Autopilot Go Around Button Trig TT31 Transponder 406 mHz ELT With Remote Switch on Instrument PAnel 3M WX11 Stormscope FT101 Fuel Flow Indicator with Memory Switch Davtron Digital Clock/OAT/BAT/Voltage Indicator Hoskins JPI700 Engine Analyzer / Totalizer Indicator Two Altimeters Copilot Attitude Indicator Options Green Tinted Windows Scott 3HT Oxygen Cylinder, currently out of service Baggage Door Inside Latch Modification SBM20-239 Sky-Tec C12ST5 Light Weight Starter Cabin Portable Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Concorde RG35AXC Battery, installed in 2021 Interior Very nice leather interior. All seats equipped with headrest & shoulder harness seat belts. Refurbished in 2015 Exterior White with blue stripes, around 20 years old. Remarks 100 hours annual inspection completed 26/06/25 ARC Renewed July 2025 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Price subject to change at any time & without notice. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Interior
Very nice leather interior. All seats equipped with headrest & shoulder harness seat belts. Refurbished in 2015 Exterior White with blue stripes, around 20 years old. Remarks 100 hours annual inspection completed 26/06/25 ARC Renewed July 2025 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Price subject to change at any time & without notice. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Exterior
White with blue stripes, around 20 years old. Remarks 100 hours annual inspection completed 26/06/25 ARC Renewed July 2025 Specifications subject to verification by purchaser. Price subject to change at any time & without notice. Aircraft subject to removal from the market at any time & without notice.
Inspection
Annual July 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$139,788
$148,416
|
Italy | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Mooney M20K
This 1981 Mooney M20K (R-NAV) is a single engine piston with 2,156 hours on the airframe. There are currently 45 M20K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,729 to $326,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $139,788.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (R-NAV) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Italy
IT
Seller reportedTitle 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
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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.