As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MDT-FLIGHT 3911- UPON PREFLIGHT THE CREW NOTICED A SLIGHT BINDING AND AUDIBLE RUBBING WHEN MOVING RUDDER PEDALS. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND THE TOP PLATE ON PILOTS RUDDER PEDAL MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED PLATE AND BEARING, OPERATIONALLY CHECKED IAW DHC PROCEDURES. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.