As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FTW - LOWER RUDDER DAMPER CONTROL ARM ATTACH RIVETS ARE SHEARED OFF COMPLETELY. CONTROL ARM SHOWS WEAR FROM FREE MOVEMENT AND DAMPER MAY HAVE FAILED CAUSING SHEAR. REMOVED LOWER RUDDER DAMPER IAW MD80 MM 27-20-05. INSTALLED LOWER RUDDER IAW MD80 MM 27-20-05. (M)