As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AIRCRAFT IN BASE VISIT: EXCESSIVE PLAY BEARING HINGE ARM 2 ON VERTICAL STABILIZER (1 EA )PLAY: 0.012" INCH. REMOVED AND REPLACED RUDDER HINGE-ARM FITTING NR 2 ON VERTICAL STABILIZER (1EA) IAW AMM 55-36-41-000-001-A AND 55-36-41-400-001-A PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE RUDDER MECHANICAL CONTROL AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE RUDDER HINGE ARM FITTINGS AS PER AMM 27-21-00-720-003-A.