As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PILOT REPORTED NOISE FROM TAIL ROTOR DURING ROUTINE PREFLIGHT CHECK. REMOVAL AND INSPECTION OF TAIL ROTOR ASSEMBLY REVEALED A SPLINTERED SPAR OUTSIDE OF ALLOWABLE CRITERIA. COMPONENT HAD REACHED 94% OF ITS LIFE LIMIT. REPLACED WITH NEW PART.