As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING A NON RELATED MAINTENANCE ACTION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE RUDDER TRIM WHEEL WAS MOVING WITH NO RESISTANCE. THE MECHANIC INSPECTED FURTHER AND FOUND THE CHAIN HAD SEPARATED AT ONE OF THE LINKS. AFTER CLOSER EXAMINATION IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT SEVERAL OF THE LINK PINS ARE EITHER TOO SHORT OR WAS NOT PRESSED ENOUGH TO HOLD THE LINKS TOGETHER. THE PART WAS ORDERED FROM MFG. (K)