What was found
DURING INSPECTION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER JACKSCREW ASSY, METAL SHAVINGS WERE FOUND WITHIN THE GREASE ON AND AROUND THE JACKSCREW. FURTHER, THE ACME SCREW AND NUT WEAR CHECK SHOWED THE END PLAY WAS BEYOND LIMITS. THE ESTABLISHED LIMITS ARE .003 INCH - .040 INCH IAW MM 27-40-1 AND .050 INCH WAS OBTAINED. NON-ROUTINE WORK CARD 4000277-0055 HAS BEEN WRITTEN DOCUMENTING THESE DISCREPANCIES. REMOVED, REPLACED, AND OPS CHECKED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER JACKSCREW ASSY IAW MM 27-40-01. (X)