I suppose this qualifies as one of those "stranger
things have happened." Lucky, indeed.

I'm with you, Chris. The disconnected elevator push rod can push against the
bottom of the elevator and give somewhat normal up operation, but down is
limited to the airstreem pushing it back down to neutral position. If the push
rod ever slides past the aft end of the elevator, You have just had the snits.
A good CRITICAL ASSEMBLY CHECK, anyone?
JJ Sinclair