As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) ON INSPECTION, THE ELEVATOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE .75 INCH PLAY AT T/E. THE ELEVATOR WAS REMOVED AN THE TORQUE TUBE WAS INSPECTED. ALL 4 TAPER PINS WERE FOUND LOOSE, AND FOUND INSTALLED TO MAXIMUM ALLOWED PENETRATION. UPON DISASSEMBLY THE HOLES WERE FOUND OVERSIZED AND FILLED WITH PAINT FROM MFG. NEW TORQUE TUBE WAS INSTALLED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (TC NR 20070824004)