As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
TYS DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ACTUATOR FAILED A FUNCTIONAL CHECK. THE ACTUATOR INNER PISTON HAS PLAY AND NONE WAS ALLOWED IAW CONTINENTAL EXPRESS TASK CARD 27-40-02-220-001-A00. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE ACTUATOR IAW EMB-135 MM 27-40-02, ALL OPERATIONAL AND LEAK CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY. THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE RELEASED UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION.