As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
LEFT ELEVATOR TAB CONTROL UPPER OUTBOARD SPRING IS BROKEN, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE FITTING WHICH MOUNTS THE ACTUATOR TO THE MECHANISM. REMOVED AND REPLACED SPRING IAW AMM 27-31-34 AND THE FITTING IAW CMM 27-34-03. OPERATIONAL CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS GROUNDED.