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 3 ON VERTICAL STABILIZER (1 EA), EXCESSIVE PLAY IS 0.040". REMOVED AND REPLACED HINGE ARM FITTING #3 ON VERTICAL STABILIZER IAW AMM 55-36-41-400-001-A AND PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TEST FO THE RUDDER MECHANICAL CONTROL IAW AMM 27-21-00-720-003-A.