As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
FUSELAGE EXTERIOR STA 238 APPROX 3" BELOW L18L SKIN HAS DENT. CUT OUT SECTION OF SKIN 4"X 5"; NO DAMAGE PER NDT SPM 06-10-01. FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SECTION OF SKIN .050 AND FINGER DOUBLERS .025 IAW DC-9 SRM 53-04 FIG 12C P-226. REQUIRED INSPECTION COMPLETED.