A report of a nose gear collapse in a Cherokee 140 is something that will catch the eye of any experienced operator. Nose gears in Chero-kees don't collapse, but there is more to the story. For purposes of this article we will concentrate on certificated aircraft. Homebuilders who have a repairman's certificate have much less bureaucracy to deal with. Those who are second owners of a home-built need to be aware that while the builder of the aircraft has much more latitude, the owner of a second-hand homebuilt must work with the builder or an A&P for owner produced parts.
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