What was found
DURING INSPECTION, FOUND THE RUDDER HINGE BUSHINGS SEVERELY WORN. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BUSHINGS DID NOT REVEAL ANY NOTICEABLE WEAR. GENTLY PUSHING THE RUDDER AGAINST ITS STOPS WHILE WATCHING THE HINGE ALIGNMENT SHOWED ADDITIONAL MOVEMENT. THE FULL EXTENT OF WEAR BECAME APPARENT AFTER REMOVAL OF THE RUDDER. CABLE TENSION MUST BE REMOVED TO DETECT WEAR. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE WITH NEW BUSHINGS. (X)