As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING A ROUTINE INSP OF THE FLAP SYS. DISCOVERED THAT MANY BRGS WERE USED INSIDE THE BRACKETS. EXCESSIVE SIDE PLAY CAUSED WEAR OF FLAP BRACKETS. HAD TO CHANGE THE DAMAGED BRACKETS, ALSO THE BRGS AND THE WASHERS OF TEFLON. A THOROUGH INSP OF OUR FLEET (4) THAT WERE LEFT AND FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.