As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) NEW PMA ROD END FOR M/R PITCH LINK WAS INSTALLED AND BEARING WAS VERY TIGHT. AFTER 2.1 HRS OF OPERATION THE SWAGE LOST IT EFFECTIVENESS AND THE OUTER RACE OF THE BEARING STARTED TO ROTATE IN THE ROD END. THE ACFT WAS UNDERGOING TRACKING AND BALANCING WHEN THIS WAS DISCOVERED.