1980 Mooney M20K 231

Detailed Description

1980 Mooney M20K 231

A beautifully equipped 231 combining proven turbocharged Mooney performance with a modern Garmin avionics suite. This aircraft features a 313-hour-SMOH Continental TSIO-360-LB, new Hartzell 3-blade propeller, Garmin GTN 750Xi, GFC 500 autopilot with Smart Glide, dual Garmin G5s, GTX 345, Flight Stream 510, JPI EDM 830, GAMI turbo injectors, and Merlyn automatic wastegate modification.

With a 1,060 lb useful load, complete logs, and strong recent compression readings, this is a serious cross-country aircraft for the buyer who values both capability and modern avionics.

Airframe

• Complete logs
• 313.12 hours SMOH
• Installed June 2022
• Engine S/N 247329-R
• 1,800-hour TBO
• Merlyn upper-deck pressure controller / automatic wastegate modification
• GAMI turbo fuel injectors
• 313.12 hours TSN
• PHC-J3YF-1RF / F7663A-2R
• New nose cone, P/N 12230-00

Avionics

• Garmin GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COM
• Garmin GMA 35 integrated audio panel
• Garmin GFC 500 autopilot
• Smart Glide
• Electric trim
• AP disconnect
• Dual Garmin G5s - AI & HSI
• Garmin GTX 345 transponder
• Flight Stream 510
• JPI EDM 830 engine & turbo monitor
• Mitchell/McCoy MAC 1700 secondary NAV/COM
• MicroKit landing-height system
• Turn coordinator
• Alternate airspeed indicator

Safety / additional equipment

• ARTEX 345 ELT - 406/121.5 MHz
• ELT battery due 10/2026
• For the buyer looking for a capable, well-equipped Mooney with a contemporary flight deck and substantial remaining engine life, this aircraft merits a close look. Complete logs and additional records available to qualified buyers.
• Selling due to family size no longer able to fit everyone.
• Asking $209,500.

Remarks

Normal category full IFR/VFR with fully integrated GFC 500 autopilot w/ smart glide, electric trim and AP disconnect.

Complete logbooks available for review

Turbo V-Band Clamp AD 2023-09-09 has been complied with 9 Aug 2026. Annual inspection requirements remain per AD.

No Trades. Serious Inquiries only. For Sale By Owner. Cash or pre-approved for financing please. No brokers for relisting.

Maintained extensively by noted Mooney specialist Kerry McIntyre.

Removed Vacuum system for added useful load.

Includes Sidewinder Electric Tug (as shown in pictures).

New Bruce's custom cover for Engine Bay and Cabin.

Portable oxygen system (E tank w/ SkyOx 4 way cannulas and mask)

24,000 ft service ceiling