N231PR - 1980 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K Aircraft Registration

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1980 MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K

Aircraft Description

N231PR is a 1980 Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sauder Richard J in Evergreen, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-360 SER engine producing 225 horsepower, N231PR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20D8C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N231PR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0836, -104.6977 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N231PR was last updated on February 18, 2025. 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 N231PR. 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
1980
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
March 14, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SAUDER RICHARD J
Address
2266 PEBBLE BEACH CT
City
EVERGREEN
State / Zip Code
Colorado80439-8820
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
TSIO-360 SER
Horsepower
225 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50406614
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20D8C

Additional Details

Registration
N231PR
Serial Number
25-0344
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 18, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00162142

Last Known Position

Date
February 8, 2026 (UTC 21:16:08)
Airport
Latitude
40.083572
Longitude
-104.69771

Data Source

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

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