As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
RUDDER AND ELEVATOR TRIM CABLES RUSTED. LOCATED UNDER THE CABIN FLOORBOARD AREA. REMOVAL FROM THE AIRCRAFT GAVE A BETTER VIEW OF THIS CORROSION. THESE CABLES WERE IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS REMOVAL OF THESE CABLES EVERY 2,000 HOURS/5-YEAR INSPECTION. FAA AND NEW PIPER SHOULD RESPOND TO THIS SAFETY OF FLIGHT ITEM ASAP.