As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
RUDDER BAR BROKEN IN HALF ADJACENT TO WELD THAT HOLDS STEERING BUNGEE BRACKET. THIS BAR HAS THE TWO RIGHT RUDDER PEDALS CONNECTED TO IT AND IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE TWO RUDDER BARS. STRESS OF FACTORY WELD CAUSED CRACKING TO OCCUR WITH ULTIMATE FAILURE OF PART.