What was found
PREFLIGHT HEARD LOUD GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM LEFT FLAP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLAP HARDWARE. OPERATION CHECKS WERE GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
PREFLIGHT HEARD LOUD GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM LEFT FLAP. MAINTENANCE REPLACED FLAP HARDWARE. OPERATION CHECKS WERE GOOD. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.