As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
TYS, DURING A SCHEDULED 1C/2C INSPECTION THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STAB HINGE FITTING ON VERTICAL STAB WAS FOUND GOUGED ON THE UPPER SURFACE, ABOVE THE PIN BEARING. MAINTENANCE BLENDED OUT THE DAMAGE, PERFORMED DYE-PENETRATE INSPECTION (NO CRACKS FOUND) AND RESTORED PROTECTIVE FINISH IAW EMB-GST-0065/02. REPAIR PROCEDURES ARE SATISFACTORY AND THE AIRCRAFT WILL BE RELEASED UPON COMPLETION OF INSPECTION.