As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING INSPECTION, THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE COMING APART AT THE SWAGE NEAR THE CARBURETOR. ALL THAT HELD THE CABLE END TOGETHER WAS A RUBBER BOOT; HAD THE CABLE END COME APART, IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. THE SWAGES ARE INCONSISTENT, WITH SOME BEING SWAGED MORE THAN OTHERS. THE MFG ALSO OFFERS NO INSPECTION OR MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES ON THESE CABLES. THIS FAILED CABLE HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE ACFT NINE WEEKS PRIOR.