As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING THE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION FOR FLIGHT 3817 DURING THE FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK, FOUND THAT THE ELEVATOR APPEARED TO BE BINDING DURING MID-TRAVEL. THE AIRCRAFT WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE STICK PUSHER ACTUATOR IAW AMM 27-36-04. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.