As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
PART NUMBER 43286-02 (2 OF) WERE REMOVED FROM STOCK FOR INSTALLATION ON PA42-720 AS REQUIRED BY A/C MX SCHEDULE REPLACEMENT INTERVAL. CLOSE INSPECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION REVEALED BOTH FITTINGS (PART NUMBER 40286-00) WERE CRACKED WHERE THEY MATE WITH THE PIVOT SHAFT. BOTH UNITS IDENTIFIED AS UNSERVICEABLE AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER.