As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE PROPELLER CONTROL FLAT SPRING WAS BROKEN. THIS SPRING IS USED TO KEEP THE PROP CONTROL TELEFLEX SHEATH RIGID DURING PROP GOVERNOR CONTROL MOVEMENT. THE SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THAT DURING INSTALLATION THEY SHOULD BE INSTALLED WITH NO STRESS ON THE SPRINGS WHICH COULD BE DETECTED BY SPRING BENDING BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE SUPPORT. (X)