As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND THE LT ELEVATOR REAR SPAR CRACKED , 1 INCH LONG. CRACK EMANATES FROM LOWER INBOARD CORNER OF HINGE BRACKET SHEAR PLATE AT BS 66.50 AND PROTRUDES TO UPPER OUTBOARD STIFFENER MOUNT HOLE. N/R NR J0012/128872.