As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
WATER RUDDER STEERING CABLES ARE FRAYED WHERE IT ENTERS THE SIDE OF THE FLOAT. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THIS IS A MISALIGNMENT OF THE HOLE ON THE SIDE OF THE FLOAT TO THE ACTUAL POSITIONING OF THE RUN. IN SOME CASES, THE CABLE HAD CUT A 1/4" SLOT ON THE FLOAT SIDE SKIN DUE TO THIS MISALIGNMENT.