As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ELEVTOR FORWARD HINGE ATTACH BRACKET WAS CRACKED AT THE AFT BEND IN THE RADIUS NEAR THE AFT ATTACH RIVET. THE OWNER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON OCCURANCE ON THESE MODEL AC AND THAT 2 OTHERS WERE KNOWN. (K)