C207 pilot reported a rudder hardover" during initial approach. During landing; the nose wheel shifted to the opposite direction; the pilot corrected with rudder; and the nose wheel returned to neutral allowing the pilot to taxi safely to parking."

Narrative

Upon requesting landing clearance from the ZZZ Tower; approximately 10 NM out to the southwest; the Cessna Stationair T207A experience a rudder hardover which remained fixed in the extreme left position through the remainder of the flight. I [requested priority handling] and given the choice of any runway to land. I choose Runway XX; although it had a 5 knot tailwind due to assessing the potential risk of making a downwind to base and/or base to final turn with the rudder in the present position. Upon landing; the nose wheel immediately shifted to the extreme right position; releasing tension on the left pedal but causing me to 'stomp' again on the left pedal to correct the veer to the right. Immediately; the nose wheel went to the neutral position allowing me to taxi under normal conditions. I informed Tower I was able to taxi and cleared to park. Service vehicles followed me to park and took a report. The plane is now grounded until a thorough mechanical inspection and necessary repairs are completed.