As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
EXCESS FRICTION IN PITCH, (ELEVATOR) CONTROL. DISASSEMBLY OF CONTROL, REVEALED RETAINING SCREW HAD BACKED OUT OF NYLON SLIDE. UNCONTAINED PARTS OCCASSIONALLY POSITIONED THEMSELVES THROUGH OUT NORMAL MOTION OF THE CONTROL SO AS TO CREATE EXCESS FRICTION. (M)