As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FUSELAGE SKIN WAS CRACKED AT THE FORWARD ENTRY DOOR LOWER HINGE CUT OUT. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED IAW BOEING 727 SERVICE BULLETIN 727-53-198. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)