1997 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFR4 PLACE INTERCOME/WIRED PILOT AND COPILOT FOR BOSE JPI EDM 700 GRAFIC ENGINE MONITOR
Description
1997 Mooney M20K Encore Classic Plus Rocket 305 HP. Performance beyond any other Mooney 230KTS. 1478 TT, Eng. 478 TT, 200 STOH, New MT Prop 45 TT, Fresh Annual. Garmin GTN-750, Garmin 345 Transponder, KFC150 AP with Alt & Rate pre-select. JPI700, WX950, Speed Brakes, Leather Interior, and Much More!
Engine
CONTINENTAL TSIO520NB17B PART OF ROCKET STC 478 HOURS SINCE NEW 200 HOURS SINCE TOP WITH RAM NICKEL CYLINDERS
Interior
DELUX INTERIOR LIGHTGRAY LEATHER& LEATHER WRAPPED YOKES
Exterior
WHITE /DEEP RED/METALIC GOLD ACCENT
Inspection
FRESH ANNUAL NO DAMAGE HISTORY NO CORROSION ALWAYS HANGARED
Modifications / STCs
• SHADIN FUEL ANALYSER
• DUAL USB
• SPEED BRAKES
• 115CF OXYGEN BOTTLE /SYSTEM
• KENNON SUNSCREENS ELECTRIC
• STANDBY VACUUM
• EZ ENGINE HEATER
• HEAVY DUTY ALTERNATOR
• ELECTRIC TRIM
• YAW DAMPER
• AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH
• FRONT & REAR SEAT SHOULDER HARNESS
• COPILOT BRAKES
• PUSH TO TALK
• EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE
• PILOT SIDE YOKE ELECTRIC TRIM, PUSH TO TALK
• TRANSPONDER IDENT, AUTOPILOT DISC. SPEED BRAKE CONTROL BUTTON
• TOW BAR FUSELAGE COVER
• BATTERY BOARD
• ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
• WING FUEL SITE GAGES
• WING TIP RECOGNITION LIGHTS WING TIP & TAIL STROBE LIGHT
• HEATED PITOT SPLIT
• FOLD/REMOVABLE REAR SEATS
• STATIC DISCHARGE WICKS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Foothill Aircraft Sales & Service
controller.com
|
$225,000
|
Upland, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$233,870 *
AUD $325,664
|
Upland, California, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Foothill Aircraft Sales & Service
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$229,093 *
GBP £170,045
|
Upland, CA | Apr 08, 2026 | — | 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 1997 Mooney M20K is a single engine piston with 1,424 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 above the market average at $225,000.
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
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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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.
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