As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING A C-3 CHECK PERFORMED 11-9-98, FUEL LEAK WAS FOUND IN THE CENTRAL FUEL TANK. SUBMITTER STATED THE POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THIS DEFECT IS FATIGUE OF THE JOINT AND THE TANK STRUCTURE. THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IS BEING COORDINATED WITH MANUFACTURER, AND INVOLVES SEALANT APPLICATION AND TANK STRUCTURE REPAIR. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO INSPECT THIS AREA FOR DAMAGE.