As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING PHASE ONE INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED DURING RUN-UP PRIOR TO INSPECTION THAT FLAP CONTROL FELT LIKE IT WAS BINDING. OPENED A/C FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND CABLE FRAYED AND UNRAVELING WHERE CABLE GOES INTO SWAGED TURNBUCKLE AT FLAP HANDLE ATTACH POINT. INSTALLED NEW CABLE AND RIGGED.