N231BX - 1979 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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1979 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N231BX is a 1979 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to West Larry L in Creston, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on February 23, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20C66 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N231BX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5855, -96.7412 on May 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N231BX was last updated on February 23, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Mooney M-20, the fastest single-engine piston aircraft of its era, revolutionized efficient personal aviation when it first flew in September 1953. This low-wing, four-seat monoplane featured laminar-flow airfoils and innovative wooden construction that achieved speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Over 11,000 M-20s have been manufactured across 17 variants since production began in 1955, making it the most successful design by Al Mooney. The aircraft was produced by Mooney Aircraft Company in Kerrville, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 851 Mooney Aircraft Corp. aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M20P.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N231BX. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1979
Manufacturer
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Model
M20K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20TM-20M Bravo
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 30, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 23, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
WEST LARRY L
Address
1718 W PRAIRIE ST
City
CRESTON
State / Zip Code
Iowa50801-1320
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50406146
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20C66

Additional Details

Registration
N231BX
Serial Number
25-0140
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 26, 2026
Unique ID
00702102

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 01:10:48)
Airport
Latitude
41.03752
Longitude
-94.368439

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC