As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
TAIL WHEEL LOCK ASSEMBLY MISSING EVERYTHING BUT THE LOCK ITSELF WHICH IS MOUNTED ON THE TAIL WHEEL. NR 337 SHOWING REMOVAL OF THESE PARTS. AIRCRAFT WAS ORIGINALLY MOUNTED ON FLOATS. AIRCRAFT WAS SOLD WITH WHEEL GEAR INSTALLED AND ANNUALED IN THIS CONDITION. SALES PEOPLE CONVINCED THE NEW OWNER THAT THE TAIL LOCK ASSY WAS NOT NECESSARY ON THIS AIRCRAFT. TAIL WHEEL LOCK LEVER ALSO MISSING. (X)