John Harvey Purcell Iii - Private Pilot, Mechanic, Ground Instructor

John Purcell III is an FAA-certified pilot, aircraft mechanic, and ground instructor based in Mechanicsville, MD. John Harvey Purcell III holds a Private Pilot certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Instrument Airplane ratings. 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. John 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). John holds a Ground Instructor certificate. This certificate authorizes the holder to provide ground training for pilot certification and endorsements. Their most recent FAA medical certificate is a Third Class medical, valid through December 2027. The FAA airman records for John Purcell III are tracked and verified by AviatorDB.