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 FORWARD SPAR CARRY-THROUGH ATTACH ANGLES INSIDE EMPENNAGE. WE BELIEVE THE SINGLE-MOST CAUSE TO BE PILOTS AND MAINTENANCE PUSHING DOWN ON THE FWD SPAR AREA TO RAISE THE NOSEWHEEL OFF THE GROUND. (K)