As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
LT ELEVATOR HINGE SUPPORT FITTINGS (2 EA) BEARINGS HAVE PLAY. REMOVED AND REPLACED HINGES ON LT HORIZONTAL REAR SPAR 2 EA PN 69-30221-3, PO NR 5096174 AN 2 EA PN 69-30222U5 PO NR 4496610 IAW B727 SRM 27-30-05. LT ELEVATOR REMOVED FOR ACCESS AN REINSTALLED ON N/R 97391.