As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
NOISE WAS HEARD WHEN CANOPY WAS OPENED. ONE OF THE CANOPY ASSIST SPRINGS BROKE AT THE BENT PORTION THAT ATTACHES TO THE ATTACH BRACKET. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND SPRING TO BREAK AT THE SAME LOCATION. POSSIBLE POOR BENDING PROCEDURE AT FACTORY.