1982 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDigital Tach: Electronics International R-1-6 digital tachometer per STC SA5924NM
Intercom Sys.: Garmin GMA 350 intercom system with four standard jacks ELT: ACK 406MHz ELT with panel mount switch and indicator Chronometer: Davtron M800 digital chronometer Panel mounted traffic mute switch True airspeed indicator in G500 Lighter/auxiliary power port Pilot Yoke PTT autopilot disconnect electric trim CWS and map light switches Copilot Yoke PTT switchDescription
Avionics / Equipment Avionics: • Audio Panel: Garmin GMA 350 digital audio panel with phone and music interface • EFIS: Garmin G500 EFIS with Synthetic Vision per STC SA02015SE-D • Garmin GDU 620 PFD and MFD displays • Garmin GDC 74A air data computer • Garmin GRS 77 AHRS • Garmin GTP 59 OAT probe • Garmin GAD 43E analog adapter • GPS/Nav/Com 1: Avidyne IFD540 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com per STC SA00343BO • GPS/Nav/Com 2: Avidyne IFD540 WAAS GPS/Nav/Com per STC SA00343BO • EFI: Garmin GI 275 electronic flight instrument multifunction display • Autopilot/FD: King KFC 200 autopilot flight director system with annunciator • Transponder: Avidyne AXP340 Mode S ADS-B Out transponder per STC SA00352BO • Datalink: Garmin GDL 69 XM satellite receiver with Garmin GA-37 XM antenna • Engine Analyzer: JPI EDM 930 color engine analyzer w/fuel flow • Digital Tach: Electronics International R-1-6 digital tachometer per STC SA5924NM • Intercom Sys.: Garmin GMA 350 intercom system with four standard jacks • ELT: ACK 406MHz ELT with panel mount switch and indicator • Chronometer: Davtron M800 digital chronometer • Panel mounted traffic mute switch • True airspeed indicator in G500 • Lighter/auxiliary power port • Pilot Yoke PTT, autopilot disconnect, electric trim, CWS and map light switches • Copilot Yoke PTT switch
Engine
Engine: • Teledyne Continental Motors TSIO-360-LB1B, 210 HP s/n: 247287-R • 1,521 Hours since factory remanufacture; 1,800 hour TBO • 429 Hours since ECI Titan nickel cylinder assemblies installed 01/24/2014 • 429 Hours since turbochargers overhauled by Main Turbo 01/24/2014 • Remanufactured/zero timed 08/15/1995 by Teledyne Continental Motors Compression readings at annual: #1 73, #2 72, #3 73, #4 73, #5 72, #6 70 • Magnetos replaced 06/16/2014 @ 1,094.5 hours SFRM Propeller: • McCauley 2A34C216/90DHB-16E, 2-blade s/n: 812858 • 428 Hours since propeller overhaul; 2,000 Hour TBO • Propeller overhauled by Stockton Propeller Inc. 02/11/2014
Propeller
Propeller: McCauley 2A34C216/90DHB-16E, 2-blade s/n: 812858 428 Hours since propeller overhaul; 2,000 Hour TBO Propeller overhauled by Stockton Propeller Inc. 02/11/2014
Interior
Interior: Interior refurbished by Buchanan Aviation Services, Concord, CA 06/21/2005. Replaced headliner, side panels, carpet and upholstered seats with new materials (burn certificates) Beige leather headliner with textured plastic overhead center console Beige leather window trim Beige leather upper side panels with faux wood grain trim over lower carpet side panels Pilot and copilot beige leather seats with shoulder harnesses, lap belts and headrests Rear beige leather seats with reclining seatbacks, lap belts, headrests and center armrest Taupe floor carpeting Two upper and two lower forward cabin air vents Forward and aft overhead light switches Aft overhead cabin air vents Two overhead cabin speakers Baggage door with spacious aft baggage area, hanger, hat shelf, tie down rings and straps Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Interior Grading Guide)
Exterior
Aircraft stripped, etched, alodined, anti-corrosion epoxy primed and painted by Art Craft Paint, Santa Maria, CA 12/12/2014 • Overall base Alumigrip Matterhorn White (4200G1619) with Alimigrip Casanova Red (4400E82168) and Acry Glo Black Velvet M10684) and Acry Glo Platinum (M10510) trim accents and striping • Condition 7+ (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Exterior Paint Grading Guide) Interior: • Interior refurbished by Buchanan Aviation Services, Concord, CA 06/21/2005. Replaced headliner, side panels, carpet and upholstered seats with new materials (burn certificates) • Beige leather headliner with textured plastic overhead center console • Beige leather window trim • Beige leather upper side panels with faux wood grain trim over lower carpet side panels • Pilot and copilot beige leather seats with shoulder harnesses, lap belts and headrests • Rear beige leather seats with reclining seatbacks, lap belts, headrests and center armrest • Taupe floor carpeting • Two upper and two lower forward cabin air vents • Forward and aft overhead light switches • Aft overhead cabin air vents • Two overhead cabin speakers • Baggage door with spacious aft baggage area, hanger, hat shelf, tie down rings and straps • Condition 7 (Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization Interior Grading Guide)
Inspection
Inspection: Annual inspection due by 02/01/2027 (fresh Top Gun Aviation annual) IFR recertification due by 10/31/2026 ELT battery replacement due by 04/11/2030 Oxygen cylinder hydrostatic test due by 07/31/2026 Logbooks: All original logbooks continuous and complete Damage History: No damage history
Modifications / STCs
• Additional Features:
• Mooney service center Top Gun Aviation maintenance history since 2005, impeccably maintained
• Fuselage zinc chromated
• Dukes fuel boost pump overhauled by Aeromotors 01/02/2026
• Merlyn wastegate controller overhauled by Merlyn 06/29/2018 @ 1,338.2 SFRM
• Brake linings replaced 11/04/2024
• LED wingtip strobe and nav lights installed 06/18/2018
• Airtronics manufactured instrument panel installed 11/05/2015
• GAMI turboGAMIjectors installed 01/24/2014 per STC SE09401SC
• Alternator overhauled by Hartzell Engine Tech 02/14/2014
• Nose gear steering horn rebuilt and nose gear truss overhauled 04/25/2010
• XeVision HID landing taxi lights installed 03/07/2007
• Great Lakes Aero Products windshield installed 06/12/2006
• New left and right wing fuel sight gauges installed 05/08/2005
• Landing light lens replaced 05/08/2005
• Right wing fuel tanks resealed
• Mod Works vernier throttle cable installed 11/09/1998 per STC SA00943-AT
• Precise Flight Mooney 100 Series speed brakes installed 11/28/1990 per STC SA2174NM
• Mooney 205 one-piece smooth belly skin installed 11/28/1990
• Monroy Aerospace long range fuel tanks installed 11/28/1990 per STC SA1913SO
• Aero Safe standby vacuum system installed 04/15/1987 per STC SA5438SW
• Four-port factory built in oxygen system
• External oxygen fill port
• Heated pitot head
• LED wing tip strobe lights
• Electric fuel boost pump
• Electric flaps
• Cowl flaps
• Pilot side storm window
• No copilot brakes
• Parking brake
• Bruce’s aircraft canopy cover
• Tow Bar
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wolfe Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$174,500
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Stockton, CA | Mar 20, 2026 | 120 days | Active | |
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Wolfe Aviation
controller.com
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$174,500
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Stockton, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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Wolfe Aviation
controlleremea.co.uk
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$177,211 *
GBP £131,879
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Stockton, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | 101 days | Active | |
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Wolfe Aviation
aviationtrader.com.au
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$179,881
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Stockton, CA | Apr 06, 2026 | 103 days | 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 1982 Mooney M20K (N231SE) is a single engine piston with 3,338 hours on the airframe. There are currently 47 M20K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $67,466 to $326,500. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $174,500.
The M20K 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. 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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Mooney M20K — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N231SE.
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
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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
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.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $129,110–$179,750.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
