As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
TAIL WHEEL FORK WAS CRACKED AT CENTER TOP AREA OF THE FORK ASSY. THE CRACK STARTED AT THE HOLE FOR A PIN TO HOLD THE LOWER THRUST WASHER AND WENT DOWN AROUND THE FORK ASSY. THIS MAY BE A METAL AGING PROBLEM. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 2 INCHES LONG AND STRAIGHT DOWN AROUND THE PART.