What was found
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE RUDDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOME FREE-PLAY AT THE TOP PIVOT BEARING SUPPORT. IT WAS NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE RUDDER TO INSPECT FOR HIDDEN DAMAGE. UPON REMOVAL, NOTICED THE RUDDER BELLCRANK CORRODED AT THE BOLT HOLES THAT SECURE THE RUDDER TO THE BELLCRANK. THE DEFECTIVE BELLCRANK WAS REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE BELLCRANK. FUTURE INSPECTION TECHNIQUES WILL INCLUDE MINOR DISASSEMBLY IN THIS AREA TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. (X)