David Scott Gustafson - Private Pilot, Mechanic

David Gustafson is an FAA-certified pilot and aircraft mechanic based in Carlsbad, CA. David Scott Gustafson holds a Private Pilot certificate with Glider rating. A Private Pilot certificate authorizes the holder to fly aircraft for personal and recreational purposes, carry passengers, and share operating expenses. Private pilots may not fly for compensation or hire. David holds an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate. An A&P certificate is the most comprehensive FAA mechanic certification, authorizing the holder to inspect, maintain, and repair both aircraft structures (fuselage, wings, control surfaces, landing gear) and engines (reciprocating, turbine, and turboprop powerplants). A&P mechanics are qualified to perform the broadest range of aircraft maintenance, including annual inspections when combined with an Inspection Authorization (IA). The FAA airman records for David Gustafson are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.