1997 Mooney 231
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: PSI PMA 800BT Garmin GNS 530 WAAS Bendix King KX 155 Nav/Comm Bendix King KFC 150 Bendix King KT 76C TSO XPDR JPI EDM Full List: (steam gauges
radios GPS ADSB Navirgator Autopilot Flight Rules: IFR IFR Capable: Yes IFR certified Date: June 182026 Additional Features: Incident Date(s): none Gaps/missing Logbooks: all logbooks present Known Flaws: none Known Corrosion: none
Description
AUCTION - N20XK. A rare, one-owner Mooney M20K with only 1,739 hours total time, one of just 37 produced in this configuration. This well-maintained IFR aircraft combines Mooney efficiency with impressive capability, featuring known icing protection, a 28,000 ft ceiling, extended 102-gallon fuel capacity, and Garmin avionics. Complete logs, no known damage history, and excellent paint and interior condition make this a standout example of the M20K series. This aircraft starts an online auction on August 19, 2026. View full logbooks and register to bid
Engine
Engine: Engine Make: Teledyne Continental Motors Engine Model: TSIO 360SB2B Engine SN: 321791 Engine Time: 1490 ETT Horsepower: 220 hp Prop: Prop Make: McCauley Prop Model: 2A34E 221-B Prop SN: 25-2000 Prop Time: 1739 PTT Prop Type: 2 blade constant speed
Propeller
Aircraft Specs: Aircraft Make: Mooney Aircraft Model: M20K Encore Aircraft SN: 25-2000 Aircraft Time: 1739 ACTT Date of annual: June 18, 2026
Interior
Tan interior with red leather seats, in very good condition
Exterior
White top, red base, paint glossy and in excellent condition
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
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Bismarck, North Dakota | Jul 27, 2026 | 17 days | Active |
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About This Mooney 231
This 1997 Mooney 231 (N20XK) is a single engine piston with 1,739 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 231 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $139,900 to $199,900.
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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N20XK.
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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