As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
NOSE GEAR ROD END FAILED UPON LANDING GEAR EXTENSION. NOSE GEAR CLEARED THE GEAR WELL, BUT FAILED TO DOWN AND LOCK. ROD END BROKE AND CAME FREE OF NOSE GEAR STRUT. ENSURE ALL PAINT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM GEAR LINKAGE AND INSPECTION A REGULAR BASIS.