1980 MOONEY M20K 231

    $185,000 
    Aircraft Location:Dunnellon, Florida

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    Thunderbird Aircraft Sales LLC

    Contact:Richard Simile

    Phone:+1 602-884-2111

    Auburn, Alabama

    +1 602-884-2111

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    VERY NICE MOONEY M20K TROPHY 262 CONVERSION, BIG BANG FOR THE BUCK !!! VERY WELL CARED FOR AIRCRAFT, LOWER TIME ENGINE SINCE OH / ASPEN 1000 MAX PFD, GARMIN 430W WAAS, GARMIN XL250 GPS -NAV - COMM, GARMIN GMA 342 INTERCOM, JPI 730 ENGINE MONITOR,,STRATUS APPAREO TRANSPONDER ADS-B IN AND OUT, KING KFC200 AUTO-PILOT, YAW DAMPER, OXYGEN, REFURBISHED LEATHER SEATS, ONE PIECE BELLY, LARGE ELECTRIC COWL FLAP, MUCH MUCH MORE!!! THIS AIRCRAFT IS BASICALLY A MOONEY 252 FIREWALL FORWARD, TREMENDOUS VALUE !!!....................​

    Specifications

    Year1980
    ManufacturerMOONEY
    ModelM20K 231
    Serial Number25-0285
    Registration #N262RV
    ConditionUsed
    FlightRulesIFR
    Based atDunnellon FL
    Total Time5,220
    Useful Load881 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume75 gal
    Complete LogsYes
    SpeedbrakesYes
    Airframe Notes262 Trophy conversion after a gear up landing in 1991 / Mooney 252 Firewall forward: TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) Large electric cowl flap Automatic wastegate Single piece belly Speedbrakes Current Owned since 7/2014 Always Hangered Corrosion – X 2024 Dugosh Annual / Local maintenance annual in 10/2025 / next annual = 11/2026 IFR certified (due in 2028) - Total Time: 5200 hrs - 90 hrs in last 6 months / avg 80 to 100 hrs per year Built-in Oxygen SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD
    Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO360MB
    Engine Horsepower210 HP
    Engine 1 Time525 SMOH
    Engine TBO1800
    Aftermarket Engine STCYes
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2020
    TurbochargedYes
    Engine NotesEngine info: 262 Trophy conversion after a gear up landing in 1991 / TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) / Large electric cowl flap / Automatic wastegate - 515 hours SMOH in 2020 by Don George Engines - 130 hours since top overhaul 9/2025. Primarily to go to larger Continental rings from the 2020 annual. We had a little blow by on three cylinders with the 9mm rings so owner had Don George pull all six cylinders and go to 10mm larger rings. - 12 new spark plugs at last oil change - Well maintained and flown at 120 degrees RoP (flown at average EGT 1370 degrees and CHT’s in 340’s / 350’s) - V-Band Clamp complied with at Dugosh annual in 2024 - GAMI injectors - 25 hour oil changes SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD
    Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
    Prop Time512 SOH
    Number of Blades2
    Blade CompositionAluminum
    Prop NotesPropeller was Overhauled in April of 2024
    Modifications/Conversions262 Trophy conversion by Mooney Mart after gear up in 1991 / Mooney 252 Firewall forward: / TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) / Large electric cowl flap / Automatic wastegate / Single piece belly / Speedbrakes / GAMI Injectors - 2025: New leather seats, glare shield, carpet and leather trim by Hector at AEROCOMFORT - New Side glass installed in 2020 for rear seats, pilot & copilot seats - Plastic in the interior still needs some work - Rosen sun visors - New compass Yaw Damper Wired for a HOT PROP (But NOT being sold as a Hot Prop aircraft) SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD
    Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelASPEN AVIONICS EV1000 MAX
    GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS430W
    Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelBENDIX/KING KFC200
    ADS-B EquippedYes
    WAASYes
    LPVYes
    Yaw DamperYes
    Avionics/RadiosAvionics: ASPEN 1000 MAX PFD Garmin 430WAAS Stratus Alppareo Transponder Garmin XL250 GPS / NAV / COMM Garmin GMA 342 Intercom Garmin 496 / Panel Mounted JPI 730 Engine Monitor KING KFC 200 auto-pilot
    Oxygen SystemYes
    Additional Equipment262 Trophy conversion by Mooney Mart after gear up in 1991 / Mooney 252 Firewall forward: / TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) / Large electric cowl flap / Automatic wastegate / Single piece belly / Speedbrakes / GAMI Injectors - 2025: New leather seats, glare shield, carpet and leather trim by Hector at AEROCOMFORT - New Side glass installed in 2020 for rear seats, pilot & copilot seats - Plastic in the interior still needs some work - Rosen sun visors - New compass Garmin 496 / Panel Mounted
    Year Painted1991
    Exterior NotesExterior is generally in very good shape
    Year Interior2025
    Number of Seats4
    ConfigurationPassenger
    Interior NotesInterior Refurbishment began in 2025 with New AeroComfort Leather seats and some side wall work. There is some remaining work to be do with the interior plastics that will complete the interior refurbishment objective. SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes its best effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. 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. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice. The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described.
    Inspection StatusNext Annual Inspection Due in November 2026 IFR Certification due in 2028
    AirworthyYes
    Year1980|
    ManufacturerMOONEY|
    ModelM20K 231|
    Serial Number25-0285|
    Registration #N262RV|
    ConditionUsed|
    FlightRulesIFR|
    Based atDunnellon FL|
    Total Time5,220|
    Useful Load881 lb|
    Fuel Capacity Volume75 gal|
    Complete LogsYes|
    SpeedbrakesYes|
    Airframe Notes262 Trophy conversion after a gear up landing in 1991 / Mooney 252 Firewall forward: TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) Large electric cowl flap Automatic wastegate Single piece belly Speedbrakes Current Owned since 7/2014 Always Hangered Corrosion – X 2024 Dugosh Annual / Local maintenance annual in 10/2025 / next annual = 11/2026 IFR certified (due in 2028) - Total Time: 5200 hrs - 90 hrs in last 6 months / avg 80 to 100 hrs per year Built-in Oxygen SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD|
    Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL TSIO360MB |
    Engine Horsepower210 HP|
    Engine 1 Time525 SMOH |
    Engine TBO1800|
    Aftermarket Engine STCYes|
    Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New2020|
    TurbochargedYes|
    Engine NotesEngine info: 262 Trophy conversion after a gear up landing in 1991 / TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) / Large electric cowl flap / Automatic wastegate - 515 hours SMOH in 2020 by Don George Engines - 130 hours since top overhaul 9/2025. Primarily to go to larger Continental rings from the 2020 annual. We had a little blow by on three cylinders with the 9mm rings so owner had Don George pull all six cylinders and go to 10mm larger rings. - 12 new spark plugs at last oil change - Well maintained and flown at 120 degrees RoP (flown at average EGT 1370 degrees and CHT’s in 340’s / 350’s) - V-Band Clamp complied with at Dugosh annual in 2024 - GAMI injectors - 25 hour oil changes SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD|
    Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
    Prop Time512 SOH |
    Number of Blades2|
    Blade CompositionAluminum|
    Prop NotesPropeller was Overhauled in April of 2024|
    Modifications/Conversions262 Trophy conversion by Mooney Mart after gear up in 1991 / Mooney 252 Firewall forward: / TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) / Large electric cowl flap / Automatic wastegate / Single piece belly / Speedbrakes / GAMI Injectors - 2025: New leather seats, glare shield, carpet and leather trim by Hector at AEROCOMFORT - New Side glass installed in 2020 for rear seats, pilot & copilot seats - Plastic in the interior still needs some work - Rosen sun visors - New compass Yaw Damper Wired for a HOT PROP (But NOT being sold as a Hot Prop aircraft) SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD|
    Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelASPEN AVIONICS EV1000 MAX |
    GPS 1 Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS430W |
    Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelBENDIX/KING KFC200 |
    ADS-B EquippedYes|
    WAASYes|
    LPVYes|
    Yaw DamperYes|
    Avionics/RadiosAvionics: ASPEN 1000 MAX PFD Garmin 430WAAS Stratus Alppareo Transponder Garmin XL250 GPS / NAV / COMM Garmin GMA 342 Intercom Garmin 496 / Panel Mounted JPI 730 Engine Monitor KING KFC 200 auto-pilot|
    Oxygen SystemYes|
    Additional Equipment262 Trophy conversion by Mooney Mart after gear up in 1991 / Mooney 252 Firewall forward: / TSIO-360MB engine (not the LB or GB engine) / Large electric cowl flap / Automatic wastegate / Single piece belly / Speedbrakes / GAMI Injectors - 2025: New leather seats, glare shield, carpet and leather trim by Hector at AEROCOMFORT - New Side glass installed in 2020 for rear seats, pilot & copilot seats - Plastic in the interior still needs some work - Rosen sun visors - New compass Garmin 496 / Panel Mounted|
    Year Painted1991|
    Exterior NotesExterior is generally in very good shape|
    Year Interior2025|
    Number of Seats4|
    ConfigurationPassenger|
    Interior NotesInterior Refurbishment began in 2025 with New AeroComfort Leather seats and some side wall work. There is some remaining work to be do with the interior plastics that will complete the interior refurbishment objective. SEE LOG BOOKS BELOW ATTACHED TO THIS AD Disclaimer: Thunderbird Aircraft Sales makes its best effort to represent aircraft in a highly accurate manner. 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. Aircraft are subject to prior sale and may be withdrawn from the market without notice. The buyer must accept complete responsibility to ensure that the aircraft and its components are as described.|
    Inspection StatusNext Annual Inspection Due in November 2026 IFR Certification due in 2028|
    AirworthyYes|
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