As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
LEFT NOSE GEAR DOOR VERTICAL CONTROL ROD - ROD END BROKE OFF WHEN GEAR LOWERED. ROD END CRACKED IN THREAD LINE WHERE SCREWED INTO ACTUAL ROD END. DARK LINE ON CROSS SECTION INDICATED CRACK NOT NEW. SUBMITTER STATED STRESS POSSIBLE FROM DOORS BEING ADJUSTED TOO TIGHT. REPLACED ROD WITH NEW PART AND ADJUSTED IAW MM 32-20-00, PAGE 217.