As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PILOT REPORTS PROPELLER CONTROLS DIFFICULT TO MOVE INTO BETA. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND ENGINE CONTROL RODS NEEDED TO BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. ONCE LUBRICATED AIRCRAFT ENGINE RUNS PERFORMED AND NO DEFECTS WERE NOTED. AIRCRAFT OK FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.