As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) ELEVATOR CABLES GROOVED THE AIR DISTRIBUTION BOX. THE CONTROL CABLES WERE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AS PER PIPER PARTS BOOK. THE CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO CUT BACK THE BOX AS REQUIRED FOR CLEARANCE AND WELD IN A NEW BOTTOM FOR THE AIR BOX.