As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FLT 7155 - BDL - ELEVATOR CONTROL IS EXTREMELY MUSHY, VERY NON RESPONSIVE. HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE TAKEOFF ROLL. MAINTENANCE FOUND RIGHT ELEVATOR CABLE TENSION REGULATOR OUTPUT ARM OFF. REINSTALLED PER CMM 27-10, OPS CHECK GOOD. (M)