As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING ROUTINE C-CHECK INSPECTION, A GOUGE WAS DETECTED ON THE LEFT ELEVATOR UPPER SKIN AT STATION XE 176. REPAIR ACCOMPLISHED FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF REPAIR DOUBLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOUGLAS STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL AND ENGINEERING ORDER 55-DC8-3046.