As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING REMOVAL OF THE RUDDER, VERTICAL STABILIZER HINGE FITTINGS NO.7 FOUND WITH PLAY AND GOUGE. REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED AS NOTED ON LTPR NR# 5001156958-0010. REF BQN LHT LOG 5001156958-0010.REPLACED RUDDER HINGE FITTING #7 PER SRM 55-36-42-300-008. REPLACEMENT OF HINGE FITTING #7 IS A MAJOR REPAIR CATEGORY A. NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED. RII WAS COMPLIED WITH ON BQN NON ROUTINE#5001156958-0010 FOR #7 RUDDER HINGE FITTING RPL.