As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MAINT NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT WHEN APPLYING UP AND DOWN PRESSURE TO HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TIPS. FOUND DELAMINATION, CRACKS AND WRINKLES IN HORIZONTAL STAB FWD SPAR CARRY-THROUGH ATTACH ANGLES INSIDE EMPENNAGE. WE BELIEVE THE SINGLE MOST CAUSE TO BE PILOTS AND MAINT PUSHING DOWN ON THE FWD SSPAR AREA TO RAISE THE NOSEWHEEL OFF THE GROUND. (K)