As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) THE ENGINEER WAS ABOUT TO GREASE THE SWASHPLATE. TO GREASE SOME OF THE ZERK FITTINGS IT IS EASIER TO LIFT THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL STICK UP. THE ENGINEER WAS MOVING THE COLLECTIVE CONTROL STICK UP WHEN THE RIDGED TUBE BENT AND BROKE IN TWO. THE BREAKAGE OCCURED BETWEEN THE TWO THROTTLE GRIPS WHERE THERE IS A SLOT IN THE TUBE FOR THE THROTTLE CONTROL.