As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING OVERNIGHT MAINTENANCE A CRACK ON THE RUDDER II SKIN WAS FOUND.THE CRACK WAS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RUDDER AND CLOSE TO THE TRAILING EDGE.MAINTENANCE PERFORMED A PERMANENT REPAIR OF THE RUDDER II SKIN AS PER CONTINENTAL EXPRESS EC 5540-01015.THE AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE.