What was found
(CAN) UPON DESCENT AIRCRAFT WAS STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON LT SIDE OF NOSE. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE COMPLETED LIGHTNING STRIKE INSPECTION IAW AMM 05-51-05. INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE FOUND 25 RIVETS BURNED ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE LT FUSELAGE. RIVETS WERE REPLACED WITH FASTENERS IAW MFG REO:601R-53-00-114. INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS REVEALED NO DAMAGE. AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.