As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING STARTUP, THE PILOT NOTICED THAT THE CYCLIC CONTROL WAS STIFF IN THE FORE/AFT POSITION. HE ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE FRICTION AND FOUND IT RELEASED. THE CYCLIC CONTROL JUMPED FORWARD. AS HE PULLED BACK, HE FELT THE CONTROL APPEARED TO BE INTERMITTENT AND GRABBING. UPON INSPECTION BY THE MECHANIC, IT WAS FOUND THA THE INPUT LEVER WAS STUCK. IT WAS POSSIBLE TO MOVE THE LEVER WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE THE AIRFRAME MFG IS INVESTIGATING THE MATTER.