2008 Mooney M20R
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
MINT CONDITION 2008 OVATION3 GX WITH 310HP, 810 TT SINCE NEW, G1000 WITH WAAS AND SYNTHETIC VISION !!, TKS KNOWN ICE SYSTEM !!! GARMIN GFC-700 AUTOPILOT, GARMIN 345R ADS-B IN AND OUT, BEAUTIFUL PRIME CONDITION PAINT AND INTERIOR !!!!! ANNUAL INSPECTION AND IFR CERTIFICATION IN MARCH 2025, ALWAYS HANGARED, XM WX, AMSAFE AIRBAG SEATBELTS PILOT AND CO-PILOT. HYPER CLEAN AIRPLANE, AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED, MUCH MORE........
Engine
This aircraft has had two light prop strikes, both were dirt contact, one in 2018 while taxiing, and the other in 2023 as pilot expediting off the runway for another aircraft that was having an engine emergency and needed the runway immediately. Both incidents resulted in engine Tear-Down inspections. See attached Log Books and misc documents in Log Book Section below.
Interior
Beautiful Tan Leather nearly perfect
Exterior
Beautiful Paint / Always Hangared. Matterhorn White over Hunter Crest Green with Antique Gold trim 9 out of 10
Inspection
Annual Inspection: March 2025 IFR / Static Inspection: March 2025 See attached Log Books This aircraft has had two light prop strikes, both were dirt contact, one in 2018 while taxiing, and the other in 2023 as pilot expediting off the runway for another aircraft that was having an engine emergency and needed the runway immediately. Both incidents resulted in engine Tear-Down inspections. See attached Log Books and misc documents in Log Book Section below Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes every effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. However, even though we try our best to be highly accurate with our advertisement and descriptions, the descriptions we provide are not guaranteed to be accurate.The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice.
Modifications / STCs
• TKS Certified Known Ice (FIKI) 100 Amp primary alternator Standby alternator 310 HP STC Long range fuel (102 gallon useable) Useful load: 977 lbs Speed Brake 2000 system Backup engine tach 3-position strobes Recognition Lights Dual landing & taxi lights Dual puck brakes Copilot rudder pedals Bose built-in jacks AmSafe Pilot and Copilot harnesses Aux power receptacle Rudder pedal extensions Entrance step Front & rear headrests Pilot center armrest Defroster blower Artex ME-406 ELT Cabin fire extinguisher Engine plugs & pitot cover
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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Eldon Gjesdal
avpay.aero
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$399,000
|
MI | Mar 21, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Thunderbird Aircraft Sales
controller.com
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$380,000
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Benton Harbor, MI | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Thunderbird Aircraft Sales
controlleremea.co.uk
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$386,914 *
GBP £287,187
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Benton Harbor, MI | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Thunderbird Aircraft Sales
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$391,717
|
Benton Harbor, Michigan, Australia | Apr 06, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Mooney M20R
This 2008 Mooney M20R (N431MJ) is a single engine piston with 810 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 M20R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $219,000 to $380,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $380,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record. There are 4 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 registration data pending for N431MJ.
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 M20R
ADs are mandatory safety instructions issued by the FAA. 4 recent ADs found for this aircraft type.
Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., (Mooney) Models M20M and M20R Airplanes
View full AD →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 M20R
SDRs are reports filed by mechanics about problems found during maintenance. 10 recent reports for this aircraft type.
DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, MINOR EVIDENCE OF FRETTING FROM VIBRATION WAS SEEN AT OIL COOLER CROSSBAR LOWER AFT CORNER. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACKED WELD ON THE UPPER RT FWD CORNER THAT WAS 1 INCH LONG. REMOVED THE OIL COOLER FOR INSPECTI...
APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 15 MILES FROM AIRPORT, ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. THE TOWER WAS ADVISED AND THE ACFT WAS CLEARED FOR A STRAIGHT IN LANDING. TAXIED TO RAMP WITHOUT INCIDENT. TROUBLESHOOT ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AND FOUND NO COMPRESSION ON NR 6 CYLIND...
PILOT REPORTED ODOR OF SMOKE. MFD SCREEN FAILED.
AIRCRAFT DEPARTED . DUE TO AN ODOR OF SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AND WAS TOWED TO THE RAMP. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED, SIC MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY FAILED.
FOUND CRACK IN CYLINDER HEAD BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG HOLE AND THE INJECTOR HOLE AT ANNUAL INSPECTION AT 1,314.4 HRS. CYLINDER LEAK DOWN WAS 24/80 AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE AIR WAS GOING PAST THE INTAKE VALVE DUE TO CORE SHIFT IN ...
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION OF ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION SYS, THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR WAS EXCESSIVELY NOISEY WHEN THE LANDING GEAR WAS RETRACTED AND EXTENDED.AFTER FURTHER EXAMINATION OF THE ACTUATOR IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE (INTERNAL) BOLTS THA...
PILOT NOTICED A LOW VAC WARNING OF THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACCUME PUMP. TURN THE SWITCH ON FOR THE STANDBY VAC SYS AND THE CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPED. FOUND THE CAUSE OF THE STANDBY VAC PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER POPPING WAS A FROZEN VAC PUMP. INVESTIGATION REV...
PILOT REPORTED THE DEFROST BLOWER CIRCUIT BREAKER POPS WHEN BLOWER IS NOT IN USE. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THE LANDING LIGHTS STAYED ON WHEN THE LANDING LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER WAS PULLED. AFTER APPX 20 SECONDS OF LANDING LIGHT OPERATION THE DEFROST ...
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE STUCK IN (OFF) POSITION WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS SITTING ON THE RAMP. ONCE STUCK IN THE OFF POSITION, IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN USING HAND FORCE. (K)
THE INABILITY OF THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR (PN 800397-501, SN 0165) TO CONTROLTHE OUTPUT OF THE ALTERNATOR WHEN THE BATTERY SWITCH WAS TOGGLED BETWEEN THE NR1 AND NR 2 BATTERY, IN FLIGHT. (K)
Source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. Shows maintenance issues reported by mechanics for this aircraft type.
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