What was found
(AUS) AFTER ENGINE START-UP AND DURING FLIGHT, CONTROL FREEDOM CHECK PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE RUDDER PEDALS WHICH COLLAPSED OUT OF REACH OF PILOT'S FEET. RUDDER PEDAL LINKAGE AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY WERE INSPECTED, ADJUSTED, AND LUBRICATED IAW MAINTENANCE MANUAL, FORCE APPLIED TO PEDALS UNABLE TO RE-PRODUCE DEFECT, AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.