As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING INSPECTION CHECK FOUND A OIL CAN ON RT ELEVATOR LOWER SURFACE, STA XE 246.875 TO XE 258.896. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT ELEVATOR LOWER SKIN IAW DOUGLAS DRAWING 5654970. ACCOMPLISHED WEIGHT AND BALANCE IAW DC8 SRM 51-4-4 TR 51-116 PAGE 2.