As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) FAILURE NOTICED DURING WALK AROUND BY MECHANIC. THE SPIGOT (INTEGRAL PART OF THE HINGE BRACKET) HAD FAILED COMPLETELY, JUST BELOW THE UPPER EDGE OF THE BALANCE WEIGHT ARM. JUDGING BY THE SURFACES THE SPIGOT HAD BEEN BROKEN FOR SOME TIME. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. NO LOG BOOKS OR RECORDS AVAILABLE. (TC NR 20071214002)