As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING WALK AROUND FOUND SIDE STAY ROD PROTRUDING THROUGH A 9 INCH BY 3 INCH HOLE IN THE #2 RH FLAP FAIRING. FURTHER MAINTENANCE CHECK FOUND THE BOLT WHICH ATTACHES THE DRIVE ROD TO THE FAIRING WAS FOUND INSIDE THE FAIRING, THE CASTELLATED NUT, WASHER AND COTTER PIN WERE MISSING. FAIRING WAS REMOVED FOR REPAIRS AND AIRCRAFT DISPATCHED AS PER CDL 27-01.