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    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
    1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale1981 MOONEY M20K 231 Used Piston Single Aircraft for sale
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    1981 MOONEY M20K 231

    $175,000 
    Aircraft Location:Pauline, South Carolina

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    John Keith

    Contact:John Keith

    Atlanta, Georgia

    General

    Year
    1981
    Manufacturer
    Model
    Serial Number
    25-0543
    Registration #
    N414MS
    Condition
    Used
    FlightRules
    IFR
    Based at
    KSPA
    Description
    Well-equipped 1981 Mooney M20K 231 featuring a turbocharged Continental TSIO-360-LB engine, Turbo Plus intercooler, Merlin wastegate, GAMI injectors, ElectroAir electronic ignition, and three-blade MT composite propeller. Upgraded avionics include an Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD, Avidyne IFD540 WAAS GPS, Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM, Bendix/King KFC 200 autopilot, JPI EDM930 engine monitor, and ADS-B In/Out. July 2026 annual inspection and August 2026 altimeter/static system and transponder certifications. Complete logs, built-in oxygen system, heated propeller, custom instrument panel, and four-place leather interior. Owner has enjoyed this aircraft for approximately two years and is selling to transition into a multi-engine aircraft. Well-equipped for VFR and IFR operations. Aircraft continues to be flown, and times are subject to change.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    2,912.9
    Max Takeoff Weight
    2,900 lb
    Basic Empty Weight
    1,950 lb
    Useful Load
    950 lb
    Fuel Capacity Volume
    78.6 gal
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe Notes
    • Complete Logbooks • July 2026 Annual Inspection • 2,912.9 Hours TTAF at Last Annual • Retractable Tricycle Landing Gear • Landing Gear Retraction Test Completed • Emergency Gear Extension Tested • Flight Controls Lubricated • Wheel Bearings Lubricated • ELT Inspected July 2026 • ELT Battery Due July 2029 • CiES Digital Fuel Senders • Four-Place Cabin • Aircraft Continues to Be Flown

    Engine

    Engine 1 Make/Model
    CONTINENTAL TSIO360LB
    Engine Horsepower
    210 HP
    Engine 1 Time
    743.9 SMOH
    Engine TBO
    1800
    Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
    1056.1
    Turbocharged
    Yes
    Engine Notes
    • Continental TSIO-360-LB Turbocharged Engine • 210 HP • Turbo Plus Intercooler • Merlin Automatic Wastegate • GAMI Fuel Injectors • Fine Wire Spark Plugs • ElectroAir Electronic Ignition • ElectroAir Keyless Ignition Switch • CiES Digital Fuel Senders • July 2026 Annual Inspection • Engine Oil & Filter Changed • Engine Compression Check Completed • Engine Ground Run Completed • No Leaks Reported at Annual • Turbocharger V-Band Clamp AD Addressed • Applicable ADs Complied With as of July 2026 Inspection • Engine Approved for Return to Service

    Props

    Prop Manufacturer
    MT
    Prop Model
    MTV-12-D
    Prop Time
    407.8 SOH
    Number of Blades
    3
    Blade Composition
    Composite
    Swept Blade Propellers
    Yes
    Prop Notes
    • Three-Blade MT Propeller • Goodrich/Goodyear Hot Prop System • 407.8 Hours Since Overhaul • July 2026 Propeller Inspection • No Open ADs Reported at Last Inspection • Approved for Return to Service

    Modifications/Conversions

    Modifications/Conversions
    • Turbo Plus Intercooler Installation • Merlin Automatic Wastegate • GAMI Fuel Injector System • ElectroAir Electronic Ignition • CiES Digital Fuel Senders • Three-Blade MT Composite Propeller • Custom Upgraded Avionics Panel • Heated Propeller System

    Avionics

    Primary Flight Display 1 Manufacturer/Model
    ASPEN AVIONICS EFD1000 PRO PFD
    Multi-Function Display 1 Manufacturer/Model
    AVIDYNE IFD540
    GPS 1 Manufacturer/Model
    AVIDYNE IFD540
    Auto Pilot
    Yes
    Autopilot Manufacturer/Model
    BENDIX/KING KFC200
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    WAAS
    Yes
    Engine Monitor
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    • Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD • Avidyne IFD540 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM • Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM • Avidyne AXP322 ADS-B Out Transponder (Owner Reported — Verify) • Avidyne MLB100 ADS-B In Receiver • Bendix/King KFC 200 Autopilot • JPI EDM930 Digital Engine Monitor • PS Engineering PMA8000B Audio Panel • Sandia SAI340 Quattro Standby Flight Instrument • Davtron Digital Chronometer • Vertical Card Compass • Panel-Mounted CO Detector • Custom Avionics Panel • USB Charging Ports • Yoke-Mounted Electric Trim • Altimeter/Static System Tested 08/02/2026 • Transponder Certified 08/02/2026 • IFR Certifications Through August 2028, Subject to Applicable Reinspection Requirements

    Additional Equipment

    Oxygen System
    Yes
    Additional Equipment
    • Built-In Oxygen System • Heated Propeller • ElectroAir Keyless Ignition Switch • Electric Trim • Rosen Sun Visors • LED Interior Lighting • LED Exterior Lighting • Panel-Mounted CO Detector • USB Charging Ports • Vertical Card Compass • ACK 406 MHz ELT • Custom Instrument Panel • Dual Flight Controls • Retractable Landing Gear • Rear Baggage Compartment • Four-Place Cabin

    Exterior

    Year Painted
    1981
    Exterior Notes
    • Cream Exterior • Brown, Orange & Gold Accent Striping • Distinctive Mooney 231 Tail Graphics • Mostly Original 1981 Paint • Owner-Rated Exterior: 6.5/10 • Three-Blade MT Propeller • LED Exterior Lighting

    Interior

    Year Interior
    2013
    Number of Seats
    4
    Configuration
    Passenger
    Interior Notes
    • Cream Leather Seating • Owner-Rated Interior: 8/10 • Seats Refurbished September 2013 • Side Panels Refurbished March 2014 • Carpet Replaced December 2016 • Individual Pilot & Copilot Seats • Rear Passenger Bench Seating • Coordinated Cream & Tan Interior • Upholstered Cabin Side Panels • Rosen Sun Visors • LED Interior Lighting • Rear Baggage Compartment

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    • Annual Inspection Completed July 6, 2026 • Airframe, Engine & Propeller Approved for Return to Service • Engine Compression Check Completed • Landing Gear Retraction & Emergency Extension Tested • Engine Oil & Filter Changed • Engine Run-Up Completed • Turbocharger V-Band Clamp AD Addressed • No Open ADs Reported at July 2026 Annual • Altimeter/Static System Tested August 2, 2026 • Transponder Tested August 2, 2026 • ELT Battery Replacement Due July 2029 • Complete Logbooks Available • Times Subject to Change
    Airworthy
    Yes
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