As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE HINGE MOUNTING FLANGE RADIATING FROM THE OUTERMOST LT ATTACHMENT SCREW BORE. REMOVAL OF ATTACHMENT SCREW REVEALED THE FLANGE CORNER HAD SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE HINGE. THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART. A MORE DURABLE MATERIAL SUCH AS SS OR TITANIUM MAY BE REQUIRED. (K)