As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
UPON ARRIVAL INTO SBA FROM ONT, MECHANIC OBSERVED BLOOD ON THE VERTICAL STABILIZER LEADING EDGE WHILE PERFORMING THE WALK AROUND. MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED A DENT FROM AN APPARENT BIRD STRIKE. THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE EXCEEDS SRM PARAMETERS. PARTS ARE CURRENTLY EN ROUTE. REMOVED AND INSTALLED SERVICEABLE LEADING EDGE. (M)