As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING INSPECTION, THE RT ELEVATOR REAR SPAR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK EMANATING .25 INCH FROM INBD SIDE OF THE SHEAR PLATE AT THE SECOND FROM OUTBD TAB HINGE FITTING-TO-REAR SPAR ATTACHMENT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH B727 S/B 55-0087, THE CRACK WAS STOP DRILLED AND SET UP FOR REPETITIVE INSPECTION UNTIL PERMANENT REPAIR.