As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(AUS) LT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER OUTER HINGE FITTING CONTAINED SEVERE EXFOLIATION CORROSION. AIRCRAFT OPERATES AS A SEAPLANE IN A SALTWATER ENVIRONMENT. SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEFECT.(OTHER CAUSE: ENVIRONMENT ) (CASA NR 510001737)