As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PILOT SAID PRESSURE REQUIRED TO MOVE RUDDER PEDALS WAS NOT NORMAL ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. NOSE GEAR STEERING BELLCRANK WAS CRACKED THROUGH AND BROKEN APART ON THE LT SIDE OF THE CENTER MOUNTING RADIUS. THE RT SIDE OF THIS RADIUS ALSO IS CRACKED.