1980 Mooney M20K
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
BTHAutopilot KFC 200. Garmin Aera 760 hardwired to the GTN. Flies both RNAV and ILS approaches great
Engine monitor EI UBG 16 with TIT. (2 new probes)Description
1980 Mooney M20K 231, 3175 TT, TSIO 360 LB with 1375 TSOH, Recently Installed 4 repaired cylinders with new pistons and rings as well as one OH cylinder. CHT's within 50 deg or less now- 325-360 average) Aircraft flies POH numbers and speeds per Merlyn Waste gate and intercooler additions. Purchase includes Robo-Tow tug and Rosin sun shades. Registration N888BC. US registered so easily transferable. Can ferry aircraft anywhere within US and Canada Flies great including both RNAV and ILS approaches. No Fuel Tank Leaks!, Precise Flight speed brakes, 76 cf Oxygen system, Whelen G3 LED lights, New main tires, Useful load 945 #'s, Just finished annual and IFR certification. Annual just completed No damage history, Log books available on request
Engine
Engine: -TSIO 360 GB to LB -TSOH 1325 -Turboplus intercooler -Merlyn Black Magic waste gate controller, Critical altitude increases to 20K -Air Wolf M20 Air-Oil separator -recently installed 4 repaired cylinders with new rings and pistons and one overhauled cylinder, New Reiff engine heater
Interior
Light grey leather Interior replaced approximately in 2000. Good shape and comfortable for long range travel. Carpet is aged but in good shape.
Inspection
Annual due March 2026 No damage history,
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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Steve Dawson
trade-a-plane.com
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$136,950
$138,950
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Kitchener, ON, Canada | Mar 30, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Steve Dawson
aircraftdealer.com
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$139,900
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Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Speed Brakes
globalplanesearch.com
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$139,900
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ON, ON | Mar 17, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Mooney M20K
This 1980 Mooney M20K (N888BC) is a single engine piston with 3,150 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 M20K aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,079 to $326,500. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $136,950.
The M20K cruises at 191 kts (354 km/h) with a range of 981 nm (1,817 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
FAA registration status: Cancelled. 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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Mooney M20K — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
TWO HUNDRED CO
FAA Status
Cancelled
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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
NTSB database checked for N888BC.
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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