As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CRACKS WERE DISCOVERED IN BOTH LH AND RH TAILWHEEL STEERING BELLCRANK BRACKETS DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. PN-0712039-1. THESE BRACKETS HOLD THE BELLCRANK THAT COMBINES THE INPUT FOR AIR RUDDER AND TAIL WHEEL STEERING. CRACKS ORIGINATED IN BOTH BRACKETS FROM THE INBOARD ATTACH BOLT HOLE. THESE BRACKETS WERE BOTH REPLACED WITH NEW CESSNA BRACKETS PN-0712039-1. METAL FATIGUE IS SUSPECTED. NO HIDDEN DAMAGE WAS NOTED WHEN THE OLD BRACKETS WERE REMOVED.