periksmoen Posted June 8, 2011 Report Posted June 8, 2011 Well, after an awesome around-the-world flight, we must regrettably put our Mooney up for sale. My partner and I purchased this beautiful 1978 201 specifically for this flight after looking at a lot of aircraft. We wanted a nearly perfect airplane to entrust our lives across Europe, Africa, South America, North America and a couple of oceanic crossings (including a 2700nm non-stop leg completely over water). We used MooneySpace for a lot of the research we did before taking the plunge, so before we list it with a broker, we wanted to offer it for sale here first. This Mooney had two owners since new before us (with the previous owner owning it since 1980) and it spent it's entire life hangared in the Southwest. The previous owner clearly put a lot of love and updates into this airplane. Anyhow, here's all of the specs off the top of my head: -1810TTAF -IO-360-A3B6D w/ 160SMOH by LyCon -Hartzell Blended Airfoil Top Prop w/ 160SNEW -Garmin 530, SL30, and GTX-330 Mode S Transponder (wired to the G530 to display traffic) -4 place Garmin audio panel -Shadin Fuel Flow linked to G530 for trip planning -Century IIB single-axis autopilot wired to G530 -Electric trim -Inisght 4 cylinder EGT/CHT Engine Monitor -SVS Standby Vacuum system -Precise Flight Speed Brakes -Wingtip extensions with position, strobe, nav lights, and nav antennas -Aileron gap seal fairings, wheel well liner fairings, tail root fairings, wing root fairings, rudder and elevator fairings -One-piece belly -Trophy 122 conversion kit with low-profile inner gear doors and reversed brakes -Lopresti Boom Beam Pulse Light -New Glass -Grey Leather interior in excellent condition -Original Paint 8.5/10 With the speed mods and the new engine/propeller, this Mooney actually does book numbers or better. I was getting 170ktas at 11.5gph (ROP) at 4,000, 150ktas at 7.2gph (LOP) at 11,000, and 142ktas at an unbelievable 6gph (LOP) at 15,000 feet. All logs since new. Damage history does involve a gear-up landing which was professionally repaired with new one-piece belly, pitot tube, engine overhaul, and new prop. The airplane is currently located in the Southwest US (AZ, NV, CA) and is being flown regularly, so times are subject to change. We are asking $89,000 on here before listing it at a higher price with a broker next week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Kind Regards, Paul Eriksmoen Quote
DaV8or Posted June 9, 2011 Report Posted June 9, 2011 Oh, if your plane had been available last year, I would have bough it. Looks to be a great deal. Somebody shouldbe quite happy with it. Good luck with your sale! Quote
Lood Posted June 9, 2011 Report Posted June 9, 2011 Oh no! I've had my Mooney up for sale here in South Africa for about a month now without any luck, yet. If things were different and I had the money in hand, I would've imported this one. Very nice Mooney! Quote
Steve Dawson Posted June 9, 2011 Report Posted June 9, 2011 Nice looking plane and I hope you sell it soon. I just bought a 1978 J and I'm interested in what speed mods worked the best to enable you to get such great speed and economy. Thanks, Steve Quote
GeorgePerry Posted June 10, 2011 Report Posted June 10, 2011 1980 231 MOONEY NICE CHEAP • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 1980 231 MOONEY 2610 TT 357.2 Siince reman All King digital KFC 150 auto pilot with HSI and flight director. SUPER NICE PAINT and leather interior. 52K ready to go its a steal. • Contact James M. Carter, Friend of Owner - located Jonesborough, TN USA • Telephone: 423-948-9651 . • Posted June 10, 2011 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Pictures • Finance the 201 starting this thread looks nice as does this 231 (although it's had a gear up landing and some of the cargo area carpeting is missing?)...If I were in the states I'd give'm both a hard look Insert Tail Number (do not include the "N" prefix): - Aircraft Registration - SDR Information - NTSB Information - FAA Information - FAA's Document Index files Database Update Cycle Aircraft Registration: Last 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) SDR: Last 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) NTSB Data: Last 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) FAA Accident: 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) Aircraft Information Owner Type: Individual Owner Name: SMITH DAN City: IRVING State: TX Zip: 75063-5704 Country: US Fractional Owner: Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Model Year: 1980 Airworthiness Class: Standard Transponder Code: 50406524 Serial Number: 25-0309 Aircraft Model: 5870220 Last Action: 2008-10-22 Cert Issue: 2002-09-26 Status: 231mk Aircraft Mfg: MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. Aircraft Model: M20K Category: Land Amateur: No Engines: 1 Seats: 4 Weight: CLASS 1 Cruising Speed: 0 Engine Mfg.: CONT MOTOR Engine Model: TSIO-360 SER Fuel Consumed: 0.00 Horsepower/Thrust: 225 Service Difficulty Report (SDR) Information No Service Difficulty Reports Found NTSB Accident Information No NTSB Accident Reports Found FAA Accident/Incident Information #FAA1 Accident/Incident Occurred on: 2010-11-16 Narrative: PILOT, DAN SMITH WAS UNDER FIGHT INSTRUCTION FOR A BI-ANNUAL FIGHT REVIEW WITH INSTRUCTOR LEE BANKS HOWELL. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIGHT REVIEW AND UPON LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 32, THE GEAR DOWN INDICATIONS WERE NOT VERIFIED BY EITHER PILOT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH GEAR UP. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND NO INJURIES. Quote
Parker_Woodruff Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 Both are excellent looking planes. $52,000 on the M20K!!?? Quote
Bacachero Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 Dear Mr. Eriksmoen, I would love to read a little about your trip, can you share with us your adventure? pictures? I think that more than one in this forum dreams about your trip.... Quote
FlyDave Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 Quote: GeorgePerry 1980 231 MOONEY NICE CHEAP • PRICED FOR FAST SALE • 1980 231 MOONEY 2610 TT 357.2 Siince reman All King digital KFC 150 auto pilot with HSI and flight director. SUPER NICE PAINT and leather interior. 52K ready to go its a steal. • Contact James M. Carter, Friend of Owner - located Jonesborough, TN USA • Telephone: 423-948-9651 . • Posted June 10, 2011 • Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser • Recommend This Ad to a Friend • Email Advertiser • Save to Watchlist • Report This Ad • View Larger Pictures • Finance the 201 starting this thread looks nice as does this 231 (although it's had a gear up landing and some of the cargo area carpeting is missing?)...If I were in the states I'd give'm both a hard look Insert Tail Number (do not include the "N" prefix): - Aircraft Registration - SDR Information - NTSB Information - FAA Information - FAA's Document Index files Database Update Cycle Aircraft Registration: Last 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) SDR: Last 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) NTSB Data: Last 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) FAA Accident: 04/18/11 (weekly cycle) Aircraft Information Owner Type: Individual Owner Name: SMITH DAN City: IRVING State: TX Zip: 75063-5704 Country: US Fractional Owner: Aircraft Type: Fixed wing single engine Model Year: 1980 Airworthiness Class: Standard Transponder Code: 50406524 Serial Number: 25-0309 Aircraft Model: 5870220 Last Action: 2008-10-22 Cert Issue: 2002-09-26 Status: 231mk Aircraft Mfg: MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. Aircraft Model: M20K Category: Land Amateur: No Engines: 1 Seats: 4 Weight: CLASS 1 Cruising Speed: 0 Engine Mfg.: CONT MOTOR Engine Model: TSIO-360 SER Fuel Consumed: 0.00 Horsepower/Thrust: 225 Service Difficulty Report (SDR) Information No Service Difficulty Reports Found NTSB Accident Information No NTSB Accident Reports Found FAA Accident/Incident Information #FAA1 Accident/Incident Occurred on: 2010-11-16 Narrative: PILOT, DAN SMITH WAS UNDER FIGHT INSTRUCTION FOR A BI-ANNUAL FIGHT REVIEW WITH INSTRUCTOR LEE BANKS HOWELL. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE FIGHT REVIEW AND UPON LANDING APPROACH TO RUNWAY 32, THE GEAR DOWN INDICATIONS WERE NOT VERIFIED BY EITHER PILOT. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITH GEAR UP. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT AND NO INJURIES. Quote
blacknchrome Posted June 11, 2011 Report Posted June 11, 2011 If anybody is serious on this 231, pm me - I know the airplane. Quote
FlyDave Posted June 19, 2011 Report Posted June 19, 2011 All, The 231 that MAPA flew for the 231 evaluation article is for sale at Contoller: http://www.aso.com/listings/spec/ViewAd.aspx?id=129968 Here's the MAPA review: http://www.mooneypilots.com/mapalog/M20K231%20Eval%20Files/M20K231_Eval.htm I could use an avionics refresh. Also, he lists a "Century 21" AP but it looks like the Century 41 to me. So I'm not sure if anything else is listed incorrectly. No Merlin or intercooler but for $66,500 is sounds like a pretty good airplane. Quote
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