As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING ELEVATOR CHECK, CONTROL COLUMN PRESSURE FORE AND AFT IS VERY HIGH. UNUSUALLY STIFF CONTROL FORCES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. PER BMM 27-30-0, PERFORMED HORIZONTAL STABILIZER T/E TO ELEVATOR. INSPECT AND SPRING SCALE PULL TEST AT 45 LBS FULL AFT. SYSTEM HAS NO BINDS. A/C OK FOR SERVICE.