As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
RUDDER BOTTOM SIDE FWD AT FILLET ON RT SIDE DOUBLER CRACKED AT RIVET IN NUT PLATE TO END OF DOUBLER. REMOVED SEALANT AND PAINT FROM AREA NO EVIDENCE OF A CRACK IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. TREATED AND PRIMED IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8 AND SEALED IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-16 PG. 1-9. (CLOSED)