As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK IN THE LOWER ATTACHMENT OF THE RUDDER TO ACFT. THE CRACKED AREA IS WHERE THE RUDDER PIVOTS AND CONTACTS THE STOPS. THE AGE OF THE BRACKET COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BUT MAY WELL BE ORIGINAL.