As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
UPON DAILY INSPECTION, MECHANIC NOTED EXCESSIVE PLAY IN TAIL ROTOR HUB AT TRUNION AREA. TAIL ROTOR HUB WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION A SOFT FACE MALLET WAS REQUIRED TO FREE THE TRUNION FROM TAIL ROTOR GEARBOX OUTPUT SHAFT. REMOVAL OF TRUNION NOTED SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE HEAT DISCOLORATION OF ENAMAL PAINT/ COATING. THE TRUNION BUSHINGS/ RACES WERE LOOSE AND SLIDE .5 WAY OFF TRUNION WITH NO MECHANICAL MEANS.